¼ Kopeck - Alexander III 1881-1893 front ¼ Kopeck - Alexander III 1881-1893 back
¼ Kopeck - Alexander III 1881-1893 photo
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¼ Kopeck - Alexander III

 
Copper 0.82 g 13.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander III (1881-1894)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1881-1893
Value
¼ Kopeck (¼ Копейка) (0.0025)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.82 g
Diameter
13.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#24910
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

Value, date

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
★ 1/4 ★
КОПѢЙКИ
1889
С.П.Б.

Translation:
¼ Kopeck
S.P.B.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The ¼ Kopeck coin was minted during the reign of Alexander III, who was the Emperor of Russia from 1881 until his death in 1894. During his reign, Alexander III focused on strengthening the Russian economy and military, and the ¼ Kopeck coin was a symbol of the country's growth and prosperity during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1881 С.П.Б. 200000 - - - - - -
1882 С.П.Б. 60000 - - - - - -
1883 С.П.Б. 240000 - - - - - -
1884 С.П.Б. 140000 - - - - - -
1885 С.П.Б. 480000 - - - - - -
1886 С.П.Б. 1060000 - - - - - -
1887 С.П.Б. 1000000 - - - - - -
1888 С.П.Б. 200000 - - - - - -
1889 С.П.Б. 181000 - - - - - -
1891 С.П.Б. 400000 - - - - - -
1892 С.П.Б. 918000 - - - - - -
1893 С.П.Б. 740000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Kopeck - Alexander III 1881-1893 coin.