Russian Beard Tax coin

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I created this Russian Beard tax coin as an ornament for an extra credit assignment in my AP World History class, inspired by our study of the subject just a month prior. The idea really grabbed my attention, and I vowed to print one as soon as possible. Since I couldn't find any models online, I decided to design it myself - not exactly to scale - and then print it out. The concept behind this coin is pretty straightforward: individuals sporting beards would need to carry it around to prove they'd paid their beard tax.