10 Kopecks - Aleksandr I / Nikolai I 1810-1826 front 10 Kopecks - Aleksandr I / Nikolai I 1810-1826 back
10 Kopecks - Aleksandr I / Nikolai I 1810-1826 photo
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10 Kopecks - Aleksandr I / Nikolai I

 
Silver (.868) 2.0732 g 17.65 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825) Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1810-1826
Value
10 Kopecks (10 Копеек) (0.10)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
2.0732 g
Diameter
17.65 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26900
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Denomination.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
10
КОПѢЕКЪ
С. П. Б.

Translation:
10 Kopecks
S.P.B.

Edge

Dotted

Comment

Rulers: Aleksandr I (1801-1825), Nikolai I (1825-1855).

Initials:
ФГ - Fedor Gelman
МФ - Mikhail Fedorov
ПС - Paul Stupitsyn
ПД - Pavel Danilov
НГ - Nikolay Grachev

Interesting fact

The 10 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, minted between 1810 and 1826, features an interesting design element. On one side, it depicts an image of Aleksandr I, while on the other side, it features Nikolai I. This coin is historically significant because it highlights the period of political tension between the two leaders, with Aleksandr I representing the liberal faction and Nikolai I symbolizing the conservative group. This coin serves as a tangible representation of the political landscape of Russia during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1813 СПБ ПС 620000 - - - - - -
1816 СПБ ПС 1040000 - - - - - -
1817 СПБ ПС 120000 - - - - - -
1818 СПБ ПС 340000 - - - - - -
1819 СПБ ПС 920000 - - - - - -
1820 СПБ ПС 460000 - - - - - -
1821 СПБ ПД 2000000 - - - - - -
1822 СПБ ПД 1060000 - - - - - -
1823 СПБ ПД 2300000 - - - - - -
1824 СПБ ПД 1740000 - - - - - -
1825 СПБ ПД 1160000 - - - - - -
1826 СПБ НГ 2050001 - - - - - -

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