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3 Kopecks - Nikolai I / Aleksandr II
| Copper | 15.36 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas I (1825-1855) Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1859 |
| Value | 3 Kopecks (3 Копейки) (0.03) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.36 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Denomination; date, mint mark at the bottom.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
* 3 *
КОПѢЙКИ
1859.
Е. М.
Translation: 3 Kopecks
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rulers: Nikolai I (1825-1855), Aleksandr II (1855-1881).Mintmarks:
ЕМ - Екатеринбургская монета, "coin of Ekaterinburg" stands for Ekaterinburg mint production.
ВМ - Варшавская монета, "coin of Warsaw" stands for Warsaw Mint production.
Interesting fact
The 3 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Nikolai I and Aleksandr II, has an interesting fact associated with it. The coin was minted during a time of great change in Russia, with Nikolai I ruling from 1825 to 1855 and Aleksandr II ruling from 1855 to 1881. During their reigns, Russia underwent significant modernization and reform, including the emancipation of serfs in 1861. Despite the changes, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout this period, reflecting the stability of the Russian monetary system during a time of great social and political upheaval.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 Е.М. | 184533 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 Е.М. | 3461867 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 Е.М. | 5458667 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 Е.М. | 3719467 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 Е.М. | 1351467 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 Е.М. | 2768433 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 Е.М. | 6700800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 Е.М. | 4725867 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 Е.М. | 10662400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 Е.М. | 15821333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Kopecks - Nikolai I / Aleksandr II 1850-1859 coin.
