Kopeck - Peter I 7206 (1698) front Kopeck - Peter I 7206 (1698) back
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Kopeck - Peter I

7206 (1698) year
Silver 0.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Peter I the Great (1682-1721)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
7206 (1698)
Calendar
Byzantine
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#188105
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription. The legend contain the tsar’s title.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend: «ЦРЬ И ВЕЛИКIИ КНЯЗЬ ПЕТРЪ АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ ВСЕЯ РОССIИ»

Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Pyotr Alexeyevich of all Rus

Comment


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Rarity (KG) 8

Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, made of silver and weighing 0.28g, is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Peter the Great, who was instrumental in modernizing Russia and transforming its economy. This coin is a testament to the economic reforms he implemented, which included the introduction of a new currency system and the minting of coins with standardized weights and denominations.