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½ Kopeck Serebrom - Nikolai I
| Copper | 5.12 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.