3 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I (Warsaw) 1848 front 3 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I (Warsaw) 1848 back
3 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I (Warsaw) 1848 photo
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3 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I Warsaw

1848 year
Copper 30.72 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1848
Value
3 Kopecks (3 Копейки) (0.03)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
30.72 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91237
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value, date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
* 3 *
КОПѢЙКИ
СЕРЕБРОМЪ
1848
M. W.

Translation: 3 Kopecks silver

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mintmarks:
ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#146.1)
СМ – Suzun Mint (C#146.4)
СПМ – St. Petersburg Mint (C#146.3)
MW – Warsaw Mint (C#146.5)

Interesting fact

The 3 Kopecks Serebrom coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Nikolai I (Warsaw) 1848, was made of copper, but it was actually worth more than its face value. At the time, the value of the coin was 3 kopecks, but the metal content of the coin was worth around 5 kopecks. This means that the coin was essentially worth more than it was supposed to be, making it a unique and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1848 M.W. 17377 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I (Warsaw) 1848 coin.