10 Kopecks - Alexander II (Pattern) ND (1871) front 10 Kopecks - Alexander II (Pattern) ND (1871) back
10 Kopecks - Alexander II (Pattern) ND (1871) photo
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10 Kopecks - Alexander II Pattern ND

1871 year
Copper-nickel 6.89 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881)
Type
Pattern
Year
1871
Value
10 Kopecks (10 Копеек) (0.10)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.89 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#362773
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Text within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ESSAI
MONÉTAIRE

Translation:
Trial
Coinage

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Kopecks - Alexander II (Pattern) ND (1871) coin was designed by the Russian Empire's Chief Engraver, Pyotr Karlovich (Peter Carl) Fabergé, who is better known for his iconic Fabergé eggs. This coin is one of the few coin designs attributed to Fabergé, making it a rare and unique piece of numismatic history.