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Kopeck - Peter I
1706 year| Silver | 0.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1706 |
| 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#258994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ЦРЬ И ВЕЛИКIИ КНЯЗЬ ПЁТР АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ ВСЕЯ РОССIИ
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Peter Alexeyevich of all Rus'
Comment
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1706 during the reign of Peter I, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Despite its small weight of 0.28 grams, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire, indicating the importance of silver in the economy of the time. Additionally, the coin's design features an image of Peter I, also known as Peter the Great, who was the ruler of Russia from 1682 until his death in 1725. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and westernize Russia, and his image on the coin serves as a symbol of his legacy.
