10 Kopecks - Nikolai I (ЕМ) 1831-1839 front 10 Kopecks - Nikolai I (ЕМ) 1831-1839 back
10 Kopecks - Nikolai I (ЕМ) 1831-1839 photo
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10 Kopecks - Nikolai I ЕМ

 
Copper 45.5 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1839
Value
10 Kopecks (10 Копеек) (0.10)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
45.5 g
Diameter
42 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#27218
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Denomination.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
10
КОПѢЕКЪ
Е.М.

Translation: 10 Kopecks

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mintmarks:
ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#141.1)
СМ – Suzun Mint (C#141.3)

Initials:
ФХ - Fedor Hvoshinskiy
НА - Nikolai Alekseev
КТ - Constantine Thomson

Interesting fact

The 10 Kopecks coin featuring Nikolai I was minted during a time of great change in Russia. It was issued during the reign of Nicholas I, who ruled from 1825 to 1855 and was known for his conservative and autocratic policies. During his reign, Russia experienced significant economic growth and modernization, and the coinage was updated to reflect these changes. The 10 Kopecks coin was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design and was minted in large quantities to meet the growing demand for currency. Despite its relatively low denomination, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1831 ЕМ ФХ 2640010 - - - - - -
1832 ЕМ ФХ 7620000 - - - - - -
1833 ЕМ ФХ 6968500 - - - - - -
1834 ЕМ ФХ 9133750 - - - - - -
1835 ЕМ ФХ 5175000 - - - - - -
1836 ЕМ ФХ 7240000 - - - - - -
1837 ЕМ ФХ 9728250 - - - - - -
1838 ЕМ НА 5468250 - - - - - -
1839 ЕМ НА 350000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Kopecks - Nikolai I (ЕМ) 1831-1839 coin.