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Kopeck - Peter I
1703 year| Silver | 0.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1703 |
| 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#395804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «ЦРЬ И ВЕЛИКIИ КНЯЗЬ ПЕТРЪ АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ ВСЕЯ РОССIИ».
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Pyotr Alexeyevich of all Rus
Comment
http://silver-copeck.ru/8013/1703.html
Rarity (GKH2) 8
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which was minted during the reign of Peter I in 1703, was part of a series of coins that were introduced to replace the traditional Russian coinage system, which had been based on the use of silver and copper coins. The new coins, including the Kopeck, were designed to be made of a higher purity of silver, and were intended to help stabilize the Russian economy and promote trade. It's worth noting that the Kopeck coin was a significant departure from the previous Russian coinage system, as it was the first coin to be minted with a standardized design and denomination. Prior to this, Russian coins had been minted with a variety of different designs and denominations, which had caused confusion and made it difficult to conduct trade. The introduction of the Kopeck coin helped to establish a standardized system of currency in Russia, which helped to promote economic growth and stability.
