Beard Token, Russia, 1705

Description (Brief):

One (1) beard token, novodel

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Russia, 1705

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Nose, mustache, and beard with border around.

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Obverse Text: ДЕНГИ ВЗИТЬІ (Money Collected)

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Reverse Image: Double headed eagle with leaf border around.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: АΨЕ ГОДУ (Year 1705)

This jeton or beard token was issued in 1705 by Peter I. Better known as Peter the Great and a member of the Romanov dynasty, he ruled Russia from 1689-1725. Peter l founded Saint Petersburg in 1703 and brought Western culture to Orthodox Russia. In his new city, men were expected to shave their faces and wear western clothes. Anyone wishing to remain bearded had to pay a tax and carry this token as proof.

Date Made: 1705

Associated Person: Peter I

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: RussiaAssociated Place: Russia: Rossiya

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Russian Coins and Jetons, Coins, Currency and Medals, Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection, Russian Jetons

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Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.NU61634Catalog Number: NU61634Accession Number: 210914

Object Name: medaltoken

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: .2 cm x 2.35 cm; 3/32 in x 15/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-6367-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1412643

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