10 Groszy / 5 Kopěek - Nikolai I (Warszawa) 1842 front 10 Groszy / 5 Kopěek - Nikolai I (Warszawa) 1842 back
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10 Groszy / 5 Kopěek - Nikolai I Warszawa

1842 year
Silver 1.04 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Partition of Poland (Polish States)
King
Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1842
Value
10 Groszy (⅓)
Currency
Congress Poland - Złoty (1815-1841)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.04 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#127756
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

The 10 Groszy / 5 Kopěek coin from the Russian Partition of Poland (Polish States) minted in 1842 during the reign of Nikolai I is notable for its unique design. The coin features a crowned eagle on the obverse side, which is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The reverse side features the denomination and the year of minting in a beautiful cursive script. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time when Poland was under Russian rule, and the design of the coin reflects the influence of Russian culture on Polish currency during that period.