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5 Kopecks - Aleksandr I

 
Silver (.868) 1.03 g 15.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1810-1825
Value
5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
1.03 g
Diameter
15.1 mm
Thickness
0.68 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26899
Rarity index
43%

Reverse

Denomination.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
5
КОПѢЕКЪ
С.П.Б.

Translation:
5 Kopecks
S.P.B.

Edge

Dotted

Comment

Initials:
ФГ - Fedor Gelman
МФ - Mikhail Fedorov
ПС - Paul Stupitsyn
ПД - Pavel Danilov
НГ - Nikolay Grachev

Interesting fact

The 5 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, minted during the reign of Aleksandr I (1810-1825), is interesting because it was made of silver (.868) and weighed 1.03 grams. This is notable because it was a time when many coins were made of less valuable metals, and the use of silver in this coin indicates its value and significance. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin means that it was widely used in everyday transactions, making it a piece of history that was part of the daily lives of people living in the Russian Empire during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1811 СПБ 80000 - - - - - -
1813 СПБ ПС 620000 - - - - - -
1816 СПБ ПС 1040000 - - - - - -
1817 СПБ ПС 120000 - - - - - -
1818 СПБПС 630000 - - - - - -
1819 СПБ ПС 1520000 - - - - - -
1820 СПБ ПС 520000 - - - - - -
1821 СПБ ПД 2000000 - - - - - -
1822 СПБ ПД 1060000 - - - - - -
1823 СПБ ПД 2300000 - - - - - -
1824 СПБ ПД 1740000 - - - - - -
1825 СПБ ПД 1160000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kopecks - Aleksandr I 1810-1825 coin.