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Kopeck - Peter I
1706 year| Silver | 0.28 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1706 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.28 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#154483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription. The legend contain the tsar’s title.
Legend: «ЦРЬ И ВЕЛИКIИ КНЯЗЬ ПЕТРЪ АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ ВСЕЯ РОССIИ»
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Peter Alexeyevich of all Rus'
Comment
Averse stamp № 2; reverse stamp № 2.Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1706 during the reign of Peter I, was made of silver and weighed 0.28 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the coin was an important part of the Russian economy at the time, as it was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the country's growing economic power. In fact, the Kopeck coin was so valuable that it was often used as a form of currency in international trade, particularly in the Baltic region. Its value was tied to the value of silver, which made it a stable and reliable form of currency. Overall, the Kopeck coin is an interesting piece of history that highlights the economic and cultural significance of the Russian Empire during the 18th century.
