½ Kopeck - Alexander III 1881-1894 front ½ Kopeck - Alexander III 1881-1894 back
½ Kopeck - Alexander III 1881-1894 photo
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½ Kopeck - Alexander III

 
Copper 1.64 g 16.23 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander III (1881-1894)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1881-1894
Value
½ Kopeck (½ Копейка) (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.64 g
Diameter
16.23 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#27978
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Denomination; date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
* 1/2 *
КОПѢЙКИ
1892
С.П.Б.

Translation:
½ Kopeck
S.P.B.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The ½ Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted during the reign of Alexander III (1881-1894), features an interesting design element. On the obverse side, the coin bears the image of the Russian emperor, while the reverse side features the imperial eagle with outstretched wings, holding a scepter and an orb. This design symbolizes the power and authority of the Russian monarchy during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1881 С.П.Б. 440000 - - - - - -
1882 С.П.Б. 380000 - - - - - -
1883 С.П.Б. 540000 - - - - - -
1884 С.П.Б. 550000 - - - - - -
1885 С.П.Б. 680000 - - - - - -
1886 С.П.Б. 560000 - - - - - -
1887 С.П.Б. 600000 - - - - - -
1888 С.П.Б. 610000 - - - - - -
1889 С.П.Б. 4650000 - - - - - -
1890 С.П.Б. 2040000 - - - - - -
1892 С.П.Б. 2004000 - - - - - -
1893 С.П.Б. 3900000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Kopeck - Alexander III 1881-1894 coin.