3 Kopecks - Aleksandr I (Pattern; countermarked of 2 Kopecks of Pavel I) 1810 front 3 Kopecks - Aleksandr I (Pattern; countermarked of 2 Kopecks of Pavel I) 1810 back
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3 Kopecks - Aleksandr I Pattern; countermarked of 2 Kopecks of Pavel I

1810 year
Copper 20.48 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Pattern
Year
1810
Value
3 Kopecks (3 Копейки) (0.03)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
20.48 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#137450
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 3

Edge

Threadlike

Comment

Pattern countermarking of copper coins 16 roubles/pood
On 2 Kopecks of Paul I.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Kopecks - Aleksandr I (Pattern; countermarked of 2 Kopecks of Pavel I) 1810 from Russian Empire made of Copper weighing 20.48 g is that it was minted during a time of great change in Russia. The coin was issued during the reign of Alexander I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and westernize Russia. This coin reflects that effort, as it features a more modern design than previous Russian coins and was minted using more advanced techniques. Additionally, the countermarking of the 2 Kopecks of Pavel I on the coin highlights the complex monetary system of the time, where different coins were used in different regions of the empire.