Kopeck - Peter I 1709 front Kopeck - Peter I 1709 back
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Kopeck - Peter I

1709 year
Silver 0.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Peter I the Great (1682-1721)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1709
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
References
Numista
N#175355
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.
Legend: «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ ПЕТР АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ ВСЕЯ РОССIИ».

Script: Cyrillic

Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Peter Alexeyevich of all Rus'.

Comment

Obverse stamp №6, reverse stamp №5.


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Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1709 during the reign of Peter I, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the traditional copper or bronze used for circulating coins at the time. This decision to use silver was likely influenced by the country's growing wealth and the desire to create a more valuable and prestigious currency. The use of silver in the Kopeck coin also reflects the importance of the metal in Russian culture and trade during that period.