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Kopeck - Peter I
1700 year| Silver | 0.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1700 |
| 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#357502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Rarity (KG) 8
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which was issued during the reign of Peter I in the early 18th century, features an image of the Russian emperor on horseback. This design was meant to symbolize Peter's military conquests and his efforts to modernize Russia. However, the coin's design also contains a curious error: the horse's tail is depicted as being too long, almost as if it's been stretched out of proportion. According to numismatic legend, this mistake was caused by the engraver's unfamiliarity with horses and his tendency to rely on inaccurate sources for reference. Despite this error, the coin remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
