this crude silver kopek, struck during the reign of the first romanov tsar, helped finance the dynasty that lasted for more than three centuries. The coins were struck by taking a piece of silver wire, cutting it to the proper weight, then smashing it between dies. The coins are crude and often struck off-center. KM-53, 1 kopek, ca. 0.500 g, silver, issued 1613-1645. Obverse: “Great Duke Michael Feodorovich” in Russian. Reverse: St. George on horseback, carrying spear, slaying dragon. Diameter: 10.5-12 mm, Weight: 0.5-0.6 g, Material: silver. This coin comesin an airtite capsule in a case with informational card and a certificate of authenticity. The pictures shown here are of one of the coins of the type sold here. The coin you receive will be of similar appearance and quality and will be as described, but may not be the exact coin pictured.