Silver Kopek of Ivan IV “the Terrible” – First Tsar of Russia (Mid-16th Century AD)

Ivan IV 'The Terrible' Silver Kopek (1547-1584 AD) — First Tsar of Russia

NGC certified silver kopek in clear box presentation — Ivan the Terrible's currency from Muscovy's transformation into Russian Empire.

Tsarist Autocracy Design

• Obverse: Horseman w/ spear — St. George or Ivan IV riding

• Reverse: Old Russian script — "Tsar Ivan" + mint/date

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver (AR)

• Denomination: Kopek (Russian standard)

• Certification: NGC slabbed clear box

• Ruler: Ivan IV Vasilyevich (the Terrible)

• Period: AD 1547-1584 (first Tsar)

• Mints: Moscow, Novgorod, Pskov

Russian Empire Birth Essential

• Conquered Kazan + Astrakhan Khanates

• Began Siberian colonization

• Oprichnina terror + Novgorod massacre

• Centralized autocracy foundation

Collector Masterpiece

First Tsar's silver launches Russian Empire. Horseman carries Ivan's bloody legacy.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.