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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)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#189739
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.
Legend: «ЦАРЬ ПЕТР АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ ВСЕЯ РОССIИ САМОДЕРЖЕЦ»

Script: Cyrillic

Translation: Tsar Peter Alekseevich autocrat of all Russia.

Comment


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Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin , which was minted during the reign of Peter I in 1709, was part of a series of coins that were introduced as part of Peter's efforts to modernize Russia's economy and military. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.28 grams, which was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that had been used in Russia for centuries. This change in material and weight was intended to increase the value and stability of the Russian currency, and it marked an important step towards Russia's integration into the global economy.