Kopeck - Peter I 1702 front Kopeck - Peter I 1702 back
Kopeck - Peter I 1702 photo
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Kopeck - Peter I

1702 year
Silver 0.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Peter I the Great (1682-1721)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1702
Value
1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01)
Currency
Rouble (1533-1717)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.28 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111936
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription in 4 lines, titlo above, dots

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ЦРЬ
ПЕТРЪ
АЛЕѮѢЕ
ВИЧЪ

Translation: Tsar Peter Alexeyevich

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Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1702 during the reign of Peter I, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous copper coins. This change in material was done to combat inflation and to increase the value of the currency. Additionally, the coin's design featured a unique image of Peter I on horseback, which was a departure from the traditional imagery of the Russian coat of arms. This design change was a way to promote the new monarch and his policies.