1 Penni - Aleksandr II 1864-1876 front 1 Penni - Aleksandr II 1864-1876 back
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1 Penni - Aleksandr II

 
Copper 1.2 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Grand Prince
Alexander II (1855-1881)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1864-1876
Value
1 Penni (0.01)
Currency
Markka (1860-1963)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#22682
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Denomination above date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
PENNI
1875

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Penni coin from Finland featuring Aleksandr II, which was minted between 1864 and 1876, is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was commonly used for coinage in the 19th century. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it weighs only 1.2 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar size and composition. This is likely due to the fact that the coin was designed to be easily accessible and affordable for the average person, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1864  30000 - - - - - -
1865  515000 - - - - - -
1866  3673000 - - - - - -
1867  3843000 - - - - - -
1869  1575000 - - - - - -
1870  500000 - - - - - -
1871  1500000 - - - - - -
1872  1000000 - - - - - -
1873  2000000 - - - - - -
1874  1450000 - - - - - -
1875  1550000 - - - - - -
1876  2005000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penni - Aleksandr II 1864-1876 coin.