© Grinya (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Grinya (CC BY-NC-SA)
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#357716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription. The legend contain the tsar’s title.
Legend: "ЦРЬ ПЕТРЪ АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ".
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
• ЦРЬ •
ПЕТРЪ
АЛЕѮѢЕ
•ВИЧЪ
•
Translation: Tsar Pyotr Alexeyevich
Comment
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which features Peter I of the Russian Empire, was actually minted in 1702, during the Great Northern War. This was a conflict between Russia and Sweden that lasted from 1700 to 1721, and it had a significant impact on the Russian economy. In fact, the minting of this coin was likely a response to the economic demands of the war effort, as the Russian government needed to produce more currency to finance its military campaigns. Despite the challenges of wartime production, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, making it a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
