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Kopeck - Peter I

1716 year
Silver 0.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Peter I the Great (1682-1721)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1716
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#258999
Rarity index
91%

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


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Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1716 during the reign of Peter I, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous copper coins. This change in material was done to combat inflation and to increase the value of the currency. The use of silver coins also symbolized the growing wealth and power of the Russian Empire during Peter I's rule.