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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#205478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «ЦРЬ И ВЕЛИКIИ КНЯЗЬ ПЕТРЪ АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ ВСЕЯ РОССIИ».
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Pyotr Alexeyevich of all Rus
Comment
http://silver-copeck.ru/8013/1703.html
Similar to KG#1700, difference is only in the last letter of the year (B=2, Г=3)
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 rare and valuable material at the time. This coin was also relatively small, weighing only 0.28 grams, making it a unique and collectible piece of history.
