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1 Kopeck - Alexander II
| Copper | 5.12 g | 23.15 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1867 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.12 g |
| Diameter | 23.15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#95160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Crown above value and date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
КОПѢЙКА
1859.
Е.М.
Translation: Kopeck
Edge
Plain
Comment
Y#3.1 - Plain border, wide crownY#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 coins changed to nickel, and later to other metals. This coin is a piece of history, representing the transition from copper coins to more modern materials.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 Е.М. | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1861 Е.М. | 10129600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 Е.М. | 10164800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 Е.М. | 10164800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 Е.М. | 4400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 Е.М. | 14230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 Е.М. | 12304000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 Е.М. | 5851200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1859-1867 coin.
