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Kopeck - Peter I
7208 (1700) year| Silver | 0.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 7208 (1700) |
| Calendar | Byzantine |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#357497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend "Царь и Великий Князь Петр Алексеевич всея России".
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Pyotr Alexeyevich of all Rus
Comment
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which was minted during the reign of Peter I in 1700, features an image of the Russian emperor on horseback, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his hand. This design was meant to symbolize Peter's power and authority as the ruler of the Russian Empire. However, it's worth noting that the coin's design has been criticized for its historical inaccuracies. For example, Peter I was never actually depicted on horseback in any contemporary artwork or documents from his time. Instead, he was usually depicted standing or sitting in a more formal pose. Despite these historical inaccuracies, the Kopeck coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Russian history and culture.
