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1 Kopeck - Alexander II
| Copper | 5.12 g | 23.1 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1859 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.12 g |
| Diameter | 23.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#8295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Crown above value and date. Mintmark below
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
КОПѢЙКА
1856.
Е.М.
Translation:
Kopeck
1856.
E.M.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Y#3.1 - Plain border, wide crown
Y#3.3 - Toothed border, narrow crown
Interesting fact
The 1 Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Alexander II, has an interesting feature - it was the last coin of the Russian Empire that was made of copper. After this coin, the composition of the 1 Kopeck coin was changed to bronze, and later to other metals. This makes the Alexander II 1 Kopeck coin a unique piece of history, as it marks the end of an era in Russian coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 Е.М. | 24593500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 Е.М. | 10641600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 Е.М. | 5359200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 Е.М. | 13731200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 Е.М. | 11059200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kopeck - Alexander II 1854-1859 coin.
