20 Pennia - Aleksandr II (Pattern) 1863 front 20 Pennia - Aleksandr II (Pattern) 1863 back
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20 Pennia - Aleksandr II Pattern

1863 year
Copper 25.6 g 38.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Grand Prince
Alexander II (1855-1881)
Type
Pattern
Year
1863
Value
20 Pennia (20 Penniä) (0.20)
Currency
Markka (1860-1963)
Composition
Copper
Weight
25.6 g
Diameter
38.9 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#143594
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Denomination above date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
PENNIÄ
1863

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin was minted in 1863, as a part of the first pattern set of markka coins. Other pattern coins of 1863 include 1, 5 and 10pen coins, and silver 1 and 2 markkaa coins.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Pennia - Aleksandr II (Pattern) 1863 from Finland made of Copper weighing 25.6 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists, with its value estimated to be in the thousands of dollars.