5 Kopecks - Alexander II 1859-1860 front 5 Kopecks - Alexander II 1859-1860 back
5 Kopecks - Alexander II 1859-1860 photo
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5 Kopecks - Alexander II

 
Silver (.750) 1.04 g 15.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1859-1860
Value
5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
1.04 g
Diameter
15.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103142
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Value above date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
* 5 *
КОПѢЕКЪ
1859
C.П.Б

Translation:
5 Kopecks
1859
S.P.B.

Edge

Dotted

Comment

Initials:
ФБ - Fedor Blum
НФ - Nikolay Follendorf
МИ - Mikhail Ivanov
HI - Nikolay Iossa
АБ - Alexander Belozerov

Interesting fact

The 5 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, minted during the reign of Alexander II (1859-1860), features an interesting design element. The coin's obverse side bears the image of the Russian emperor, while the reverse side features the Imperial eagle, a symbol of the Russian Empire. This coin was made of silver (.750) and weighs 1.04 grams.