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Kopeck - Peter I
1703 year| Silver | 0.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1703 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#164958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend "Царь Петр Алексеевич".
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar Peter Alexeyevich
Comment
Averse stamp № 30; reverse stamp № 40.http://silver-copeck.ru/8013/1703.html
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1703 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 monetary system at the time, and its design featured an image of Peter I on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. Today, these coins are highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction due to their historical significance and rarity.
