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5 Kopecks - Alexander II
| Silver (.750) | 1.02 g | 15.1 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1866 |
| Value | 5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 15.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.57 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#80845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Value above date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
* 5 *
КОПѢЕКЪ
1864
C.П.Б
Translation:
5 Kopecks
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, featuring Alexander II, has an interesting feature. It was minted with a unique silver composition of .750, which is 75% silver and 25% other metals. This coin is a rare example of a silver-based currency that was used in circulation during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 СПБ ФБ | 180003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 СПБ ФБ | 320004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 СПБ МИ | 400009 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 СПБ АБ | 200003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 СПБ НФ | 240003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 СПБ НФ | 190003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 СПБ НФ | 200013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kopecks - Alexander II 1860-1866 coin.
