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Kopeck - Vasiliy IV ND
| Silver (.960) | 0.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Vasilii IV Shuisky (1606-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1606-1610 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: The Tsar and great Prince Vasiliy Ivanovich of the whole Russia
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Vasiliy IV Kopeck coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Russia. Vasiliy IV was the last of the Rurik dynasty, and his reign saw the end of the traditional medieval period in Russia and the beginning of the Time of Troubles, a period of political instability and conflict that lasted for over a decade. Despite this turmoil, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Russian coinage and the importance of currency in the empire's economy.
