Kopeck - Peter I 1704 front Kopeck - Peter I 1704 back
Kopeck - Peter I 1704 photo
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Kopeck - Peter I

1704 year
Silver 0.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Peter I the Great (1682-1721)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1704
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#186593
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.
Legend: "ЦРЬ ПЕТРЪ АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ".

Script: Cyrillic

Translation: Tsar Peter Alexeyevich

Comment

Averse stamp № 34; reverse stamp № 71.


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Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin , which features Peter I of the Russian Empire, was actually minted in 1704, during the Great Northern War. This was a conflict between Russia and Sweden that lasted from 1700 to 1721, and it had a significant impact on the Russian economy. In fact, the minting of this coin was likely a response to the economic demands of the war effort, as the Russian government needed to produce more currency to finance its military campaigns. Despite the challenges of wartime production, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, making it a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.