RUSSIA — PETER I THE GREAT
1696–1718 — SILVER KOPEK
BROCKAGE ERROR
A fascinating Russian silver kopek attributed to the reign of Peter I the Great (1696–1718). The coin exhibits a brockage minting error, a striking error in which a previously struck coin or die impression transfers an incuse or mirrored design onto the opposite side of a newly struck coin.
The visible side features the traditional horseman, an important motif in Russian kopek coinage. The unusually small flan and distinctive error make this an especially interesting piece for collectors of Russian coins, early Imperial coinage, and mint errors.
Ruler: Peter I the Great
Date/Period: 1696–1718
Denomination: Kopek
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 10.9 × 7.75 mm
Weight: 0.255 grams
Obverse/Visible Design: Horseman on horseback
Error: Brockage
Country: Russia
Period: Late 17th–early 18th century
A scarce and intriguing example of early Russian coinage, combining historical significance with an unusual minting error that adds considerable collector interest.
