10 Kopecks - Nikolai I (Pattern) 1843 front 10 Kopecks - Nikolai I (Pattern) 1843 back
10 Kopecks - Nikolai I (Pattern) 1843 photo
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10 Kopecks - Nikolai I Pattern

1843 year
Silver (.868) 2.07 g 17.65 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Pattern
Year
1843
Value
10 Kopecks (10 Копеек) (0.10)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
2.07 g
Diameter
17.65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#315029
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned denomination; date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
10
КОПѢЕКЪ
1843
С.П.Б.

Translation:
10 Kopecks
S.P.B.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Kopecks - Nikolai I (Pattern) 1843 is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. Its rarity is due to the fact that it was only produced in small quantities as a trial or pattern coin, and most of them were likely melted down or destroyed over time. As a result, it's estimated that only a few dozen of these coins exist today, making them extremely valuable to collectors and historians.