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Kopeck - Peter I ND
1701 year| Silver | 0.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1701 |
| 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#377439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription in 4 lines, titlo above, dot below
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЦРЬ
ПЕТРЪ
АЛЕѮѢЕ
ВИЧЬ
.
Translation: Tsar Peter Alexeyevich
Comment
Http://silver-copeck.ru/8013/1701.html
Rarity (KG) 9
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted during the reign of Peter I in 1701, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the traditional copper or bronze used for lower denomination coins at the time. This indicates that the Russian Empire was experimenting with different materials for their coinage, possibly due to economic or political factors. Additionally, the fact that it weighs only 0.28 grams suggests that it was designed to be a lightweight, portable currency, making it easier for people to carry and use in their daily transactions.
