½ Kopeck Serebrom - Nikolai I 1839-1847 front ½ Kopeck Serebrom - Nikolai I 1839-1847 back
½ Kopeck Serebrom - Nikolai I 1839-1847 photo
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½ Kopeck Serebrom - Nikolai I

 
Copper 5.12 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1839-1847
Value
½ Kopeck (½ Копейка) (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.12 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26894
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Value and date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1/2
КОПѢЙКИ
СЕРЕБРОМЪ
1842
С.П.М.

Translation:
1/2 Kopecks silver
S.P.M.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mintmarks:
ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#143.1)
СМ – Suzun Mint (C#143.4)
СПБ - St. Petersburg Mint (C#143.2)
СПМ – Izhora Mint (C#143.3)
WM - Warsaw Mint (C#143.5)

Interesting fact

The ½ Kopeck Serebrom coin was minted during the reign of Nicholas I, who was the Emperor of Russia from 1825 to 1855. The coin features an image of Nicholas I on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of copper and had a very small denomination, which made it accessible to the general population. Despite its low value, the coin was still made with high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, which is evident in the intricate designs and details that can still be seen on the coin today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1839 СМ 454000 - - - - - -
1840 ЕМ 10999000 - - - - - -
1840 СМ 2560000 - - - - - -
1840 СПМ 6400000 - - - - - -
1841 ЕМ 3384000 - - - - - -
1841 СМ 3542000 - - - - - -
1841 СПМ 6400000 - - - - - -
1842 ЕМ 3600000 - - - - - -
1842 СМ 3960000 - - - - - -
1842 СПМ 12800000 - - - - - -
1843 ЕМ 2580000 - - - - - -
1843 СМ 2000000 - - - - - -
1844 СМ 3000000 - - - - - -
1845 СМ 3000000 - - - - - -
1846 СМ 3000000 - - - - - -
1847 СМ 2532000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Kopeck Serebrom - Nikolai I 1839-1847 coin.