20 Kopecks - Alexander II 1860-1866 front 20 Kopecks - Alexander II 1860-1866 back
20 Kopecks - Alexander II 1860-1866 photo
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20 Kopecks - Alexander II

 
Silver (.750) 4.08 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1860-1866
Value
20 Kopecks (20 Копеек) (0.20)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
4.08 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#16990
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Denomination; date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
* 20 *
КОПѢЕКЪ
1861
C.П.Б.

Translation:
20 Kopecks
S.P.B.

Edge

Dotted

Comment

С.П.Б. - St. Petersburg Mint

Initials:
ФБ - Fedor Blum
МИ - Mikhail Ivanov
АБ - Alexander Belozerov
НФ - Nikolay Follendorf
НI – Nikolay Iossa

Interesting fact

The 20 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Alexander II, has an interesting feature. It was minted with a unique silver composition of .750, which is 75% silver and 25% other metals. This coin was produced during Alexander II's reign from 1860 to 1866 and weighs 4.08 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1860 СПБ ФБ - - - - - -
1861 СПБ ФБ 19500008 - - - - - -
1862 СПБ МИ 19500004 - - - - - -
1863 СПБ АБ 19230003 - - - - - -
1864 СПБ НФ 20060008 - - - - - -
1865 СПБ НФ 20047913 - - - - - -
1866 СПБ НФ 10066781 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kopecks - Alexander II 1860-1866 coin.