25 Kopecks - Alexander II / III 1859-1885 front 25 Kopecks - Alexander II / III 1859-1885 back
25 Kopecks - Alexander II / III 1859-1885 photo
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25 Kopecks - Alexander II / III

 
Silver (.868) 5.18 g 24.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) Alexander III (1881-1894)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1859-1885
Value
25 Kopecks (25 Копеек) (0.25)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
5.18 g
Diameter
24.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#16510
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Crowned denomination; date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
* 25 *
КОПѢЕКЪ
1880
С.П.Б.

Translation:
25 Kopecks
SPB

Edge

Dotted

Comment

Rulers: Alexander II (1855-1881), Alexander III (1881-1894).

Initials:
ФБ - Fedor Blum
МИ - Mikhail Ivanov
НФ - Nikolay Follendorf
HI – Nikolay Iossa
ДС - Dmitry Sabaneev
АГ - Apollon Grashof

Interesting fact

The 25 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Alexander II / III, has an interesting feature. It was minted with a unique silver composition of .868, which is 86.8% silver, and weighs 5.18 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, especially for numismatists interested in Russian history and coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1859 СПБ ФБ 4400006 - - - - - -
1860 СПБ ФБ 1052003 - - - - - -
1861 СПБ ФБ 116004 - - - - - -
1862 СПБ МИ 36009 - - - - - -
1863 СПБ АБ 36003 - - - - - -
1864 СПБ НФ 68003 - - - - - -
1865 СПБ НФ 16019 - - - - - -
1866 СПБ НФ 36014 - - - - - -
1867 СПБ НI 48030 - - - - - -
1868 СПБ НI 40303 - - - - - -
1869 СПБ НI 20003 - - - - - -
1870 СПБ НI 44005 - - - - - -
1871 СПБ НI 24003 - - - - - -
1872 СПБ НI 44003 - - - - - -
1873 СПБ НI 36004 - - - - - -
1874 СПБ НI 32003 - - - - - -
1875 СПБ НI 24003 - - - - - -
1876 СПБ НI 40005 - - - - - -
1877 СПБ НI 1776003 - - - - - -
1878 СПБ НФ 1768006 - - - - - -
1879 СПБ НФ 32005 - - - - - -
1880 СПБ НФ 78000 - - - - - -
1881 СПБ НФ 2007 - - - - - -
1882 СПБ НФ 2007 - - - - - -
1883 СПБ ДС 2008 - - - - - -
1884 СПБ АГ 2004 - - - - - -
1885 СПБ АГ 1011 - - - - - -

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