Kopeck - Peter I 1709 front Kopeck - Peter I 1709 back
Kopeck - Peter I 1709 photo
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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#338437
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription in 6 lines.
Legend «ЦАРЬ ПЕТР АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ ВСЕЯ РОССIИ САМОДЕРЖЕЦ»

Script: Cyrillic

Translation: Tsar Peter Alexeyevich autocrat of all Russia

Comment


rarity (KG) 6

Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1709 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 design of the coin 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.