10 Kopecks - Aleksandr I (Pattern; countermarked of 5 Kopecks of Alexander I) 1809 front 10 Kopecks - Aleksandr I (Pattern; countermarked of 5 Kopecks of Alexander I) 1809 back
10 Kopecks - Aleksandr I (Pattern; countermarked of 5 Kopecks of Alexander I) 1809 photo
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10 Kopecks - Aleksandr I Pattern; countermarked of 5 Kopecks of Alexander I

1809 year
Copper 51.19 g 43.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Pattern
Year
1809
Value
10 Kopecks (10 Копеек) (0.10)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
51.19 g
Diameter
43.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#137429
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Denomination. Five dots.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
10
КОПѢЕКЪ
1809

Translation: 10 Kopecks

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Comment

Pattern countermarking of copper coins 16 roubles/pood
On 5 Kopecks of Alexander I

https://www.m-dv.ru/catalog/id,4658/prohod.html

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Kopecks - Aleksandr I (Pattern; countermarked of 5 Kopecks of Alexander I) 1809 from Russian Empire made of Copper weighing 51.19 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and collectors of Russian imperial coins.