½ Kopeck Serebrom - Nikolai I (Warsaw) 1848 front ½ Kopeck Serebrom - Nikolai I (Warsaw) 1848 back
½ Kopeck Serebrom - Nikolai I (Warsaw) 1848 photo
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½ Kopeck Serebrom - Nikolai I Warsaw

1848 year
Copper 5.12 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1848
Value
½ Kopeck (½ Копейка) (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.12 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#63924
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Value and date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1/2
КОПѢЙКИ
СЕРЕБРОМЪ
1848.
M.W.

Translation:
1/2 Kopecks silver
1848.
M.W.

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 from the Russian Empire, minted in 1848 during the reign of Nikolai I, features an interesting design element. The coin's obverse side bears the image of the Russian emperor, while the reverse side features the Imperial eagle, which was a symbol of the Russian Empire at the time. The coin's design was created by the prominent Russian engraver, Alexander Voyeykov, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1848 M.W. 87334 - - - - - -

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