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Kopeck - Pyotr I
7206 (1698) year| Silver | 0.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 7206 (1698) |
| Calendar | Byzantine |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#258987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ЦРЬ И ВЕЛИКIИ КНЯЗЬ ПЁТР АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧЬ ВСЕЯ РОССIИ
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Peter Alexeyevich of all Rus
Comment
http://silver-copeck.ru/8013/1698.html
In January 1698, the weight of kopeks was reduced from 0,42 to 0.28 g. Coins of 1698 have been found in both weight norms.
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which was minted during the reign of Peter the Great in 1698, features an image of a horseman on the obverse (front) side, which is believed to be a depiction of the Russian tsar himself. This design was a departure from the traditional imagery used on Russian coins at the time, which typically featured the Russian coat of arms or other symbols of the state. The use of a personal image of the tsar on the coin was a deliberate choice made by Peter the Great to promote his own image and reinforce his authority as the ruler of Russia. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, and its unique design makes it a fascinating piece of Russian numismatic history.
