© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Kopeck Occupation Coinage
1916 year| Iron | 2.80 g | 21.32 mm |
| Issuer | Ober Ost |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (0.01) |
| Currency | Ostrubel |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.80 g |
| Diameter | 21.32 mm |
| Thickness | 1.13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1916 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Large Cyrillic denomination within a beaded Iron Cross design
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1
КОПѢЙКА
1916
Translation:
1
Kopeck
1916
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued during the First World War by the German military administration of the East, Ober Ost, which comprised the former Russian governorates of Courland, Grodno, Vilna, Kovno and Suwałki, corresponding to parts of modern-day Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Belarus.
Schön WM lists this coin under Litauen (Lithuania).
Interesting fact
The 1916 Ober Ost 1 Kopeck coin was issued during World War I, specifically during the German occupation of the Baltic region. The coin was minted in iron, which was a common material used for coins during this time period due to the shortage of other metals. The use of iron for coins was also a symbol of the occupying power's authority and control over the region. Despite being made of a relatively cheap material, the coin still holds historical significance and is a sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 A | 11942046 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 J | 7682000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kopeck (Occupation Coinage) 1916 coin.