1682-1725 Peter The Great Silver Wire Money Of Medieval Russia Brooches & Pins Stone(s): (1) Cabochon Onyx

Stone(s): (1) Cabochon Onyx

Vintage Old Pawn 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Clip On Earrings

5 oval Jade cabochons measure approximately 7 mm x 5 mm each

Metal: Metal Alloy

Chain length: 16-3/4"

1682-1725 Peter The Great Silver Wire Money Of Medieval Russia Brooches & Pins Stone(s): (1) Cabochon Onyx1682 1725 Peter The Great Silver Wire Money Of Medieval Russia Diameter: approximately 10. 5 mm x 6. 5 mm Weight: . 2 g The last silver wire money which had been used for centuries in Russia, was minted under Peter the Great. Flat, fish scale like coins were created by rolling silver into a wire and sliced into pieces that were hammered flat. The flattened pieces were struck between two round dies, producing an oval shaped coin. All hand struck, no