1 Kopeck - Elizabeth 1755-1757 front 1 Kopeck - Elizabeth 1755-1757 back
1 Kopeck - Elizabeth 1755-1757 photo
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1 Kopeck - Elizabeth

 
Copper 20.48 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Elizabeth (1741-1762)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1755-1757
Value
1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
20.48 g
Diameter
32.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#101701
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Similar to obverse but with value on tablet.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
∙ 1 ∙
КОПЕ
IКА
1756

Translation: 1 Kopeck

Edge

Smooth with lettering or reticulated

Comment

Mintmarks:
ММД - Krasny Mint, Moscow (C#3.2)
СПБ - St. Petersburg Mint (C#3.3)

For Ekaterinburg Mint (C#3.6): lettered edge - "ЕКАТЕРИНБƔРСКОГО ДВОРА" (By Ekaterinburg Mint).
For Krasny Mint (C#3.5): lettered edge - "МОСКОВСКОГО МАНЕТНОГО ДВОРА" (By Moscow Mint).
For St. Petersburg Mint (C#3.4): lettered edge - "С.ПЕТЕРБƔСХСКАГО МОНЕТНАГО ДВОРА" (By St. Petersburg Mint).

Interesting fact

The 1 Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted during the reign of Elizabeth (1755-1757), was made of copper and weighed 20.48 grams. Despite its relatively small size and weight, this coin was an important part of the Russian monetary system at the time, and it remained in circulation for many years. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1757  17037984 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kopeck - Elizabeth 1755-1757 coin.