1 Kopeck - Alexander II (Warsaw) 1855-1860 front 1 Kopeck - Alexander II (Warsaw) 1855-1860 back
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1 Kopeck - Alexander II Warsaw

 
Copper 5.12 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1855-1860
Value
1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.12 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#95158
Rarity index
41%

Reverse

Crown above value and date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
КОПѢЙКА
1859.
В.М.

Translation:
Kopeck
W.M.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mintmarks:
Е.М. - Yekaterinburg Mint
В.М. - Warsaw Mint (W.M.)

Y#3.2 - Plain border, wide crown
Y#3.4 - Toothed border, narrow crown

Interesting fact

The 1 Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Alexander II, was minted in Warsaw between 1855 and 1860. Did you know that the coin was actually minted in two different varieties? One variety features a proof-like finish, while the other has a more standard circulation finish. This means that some of these coins have a more polished and detailed appearance than others, making them stand out to collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1855 В.М. 3250318 - - - - - -
1856 В.М. 3337086 - - - - - -
1858 В.М. 1525162 - - - - - -
1859 В.М. 3109037 - - - - - -
1860 В.М. 3765802 - - - - - -

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 (Warsaw) 1855-1860 coin.