3 Kopecks - Alexander III (Pattern) 1882 front 3 Kopecks - Alexander III (Pattern) 1882 back
3 Kopecks - Alexander III (Pattern) 1882 photo
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3 Kopecks - Alexander III Pattern

1882 year
Copper-nickel 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander III (1881-1894)
Type
Pattern
Year
1882
Value
3 Kopecks (3 Копейки) (0.03)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#217749
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
МѢДНАЯ РОССІЙСКАЯ МОНЕТА
3
* КОПѢЙКИ *

Translation:
Copper Russian coin
3 Kopecks

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 3 Kopecks - Alexander III (Pattern) 1882 from the Russian Empire, made of Copper-nickel and weighing 3.5g, is a rare and unique coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.