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Kopeck - Peter I

7205 (1697) year
Silver 0.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Peter I the Great (1682-1721)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
7205 (1697)
Calendar
Byzantine
Value
1 Kopeck (0.01)
Currency
Rouble (1533-1717)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#376059
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ЦРЬИВЕ
ЛИКIИКНѦ
ЗЬПЕТРЪЯ
ЛЕѮІЕВИЧЬ
ВСЕѦРѠ
ССIИ.

Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Pyotr Alexeyevich of all Rus

Comment


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Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, made of silver and weighing 0.4g, is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Peter the Great, who was instrumental in modernizing Russia and transforming its economy. This coin is a testament to the economic reforms he implemented, which helped to establish a strong and stable currency system in Russia.