A historic lot of 12 original Russian silver wire kopeks, struck by hand from silver wire and traditionally known as wire money. These tiny hammered coins circulated throughout the Tsardom of Russia during the 16th and 17th centuries, spanning the reigns of late Rurikid rulers and the early Romanov dynasty. The lot includes a variety of different types, with the characteristic mounted horseman motif on one side and Cyrillic inscriptions on the other. Each coin is individually hand-struck, resulting in the irregular shapes and off-centre strikes typical of this fascinating medieval Russian coinage. The coins remain uncleaned and display authentic circulation wear, making them attractive historical pieces for collectors of medieval and Russian numismatics. Specifications * Country: Russia (Tsardom of Russia) * Denomination: Silver Wire Kopeks * Period: 16th–17th century * Material: Silver * Quantity: 12 coins * Manufacturing: Hand-hammered * Shape: Irregular (wire coin format) * Condition: Circulated; please examine the photographs for an accurate impression of the condition. An excellent starter or expansion lot of genuine Russian silver wire coinage, representing one of the most distinctive monetary systems of medieval Europe.