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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) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#357616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend "ЦАРЬ ПЁТР АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧ".
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar Pyotr Alexeyevich
Comment
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1702 during the reign of Peter I, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the traditional copper or bronze used for circulating coins at the time. This decision to use silver was likely influenced by the country's growing wealth and the desire to showcase the empire's prosperity through its currency. The use of silver also gave the coin a higher perceived value and made it more durable than coins made of other metals.
