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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) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#189738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend "Царь Петр Алексеевич".
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar Peter Alexeyevich
Comment
Averse stamp № 31; reverse stamp № 63.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, 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 trade, as well as the desire to create a coin that would be more durable and valuable than previous issues. The use of silver in the Kopeck coinage would continue for several decades, becoming a defining feature of Russian coinage during this period.
