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Kopeck - Peter I
1711 year| Silver | 0.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1711 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#357799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription in 7 lines.
Legend «ЦАРЬ ПЕТР АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ ВСЕЯ РОССIИ САМОДЕРЖЕЦ»
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar Peter Alexeyevich autocrat of all Russia
Comment
Rarity (KG) 8
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1711 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, as it was less prone to corrosion than other metals. This coin's unique composition has made it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of early 18th-century Russia.
