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Kopeck - Peter I
1702 year| Silver | 0.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1702 |
| 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#336914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend "Царь Петр Алексеевич".
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar Peter Alexeyevich
Comment
http://silver-copeck.ru/8013/1702.html
Rarity 7
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1702 during the reign of Peter I, was made of silver and weighed 0.28 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, the coin was an important part of the Russian economy at the time, and its design featured an image of the Russian emperor on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. Today, the coin is a sought-after collector's item and a piece of history that offers a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of 18th-century Russia.
