5 Kopecks - Nikolai I (СМ) 1831-1839 front 5 Kopecks - Nikolai I (СМ) 1831-1839 back
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5 Kopecks - Nikolai I СМ

 
Copper 22.72 g 36.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1839
Value
5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
22.72 g
Diameter
36.5 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#102265
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Denomination.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
5
КОПѢЕКЪ
С.М.

Translation:
5 Kopecks
S.M.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mintmarks:
ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#140.1)
СМ – Suzun Mint (C#140.2)

Interesting fact

The 5 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Nikolai I (СМ) and minted between 1831-1839, was made of copper and weighed 22.72 grams. Despite its relatively small size and weight, this coin was an important part of the Russian monetary system during its time, and its design has become a symbol of Russian history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1831 С.М. 5900000 - - - - - -
1832 С.М. 5900000 - - - - - -
1833 С.М. 6295300 - - - - - -
1834 С.М. 5900000 - - - - - -
1835 С.М. 5000000 - - - - - -
1836 С.М. 5000000 - - - - - -
1837 С.М. 5200000 - - - - - -
1838 С.М. 1420000 - - - - - -
1839 С.М. 1400000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kopecks - Nikolai I (СМ) 1831-1839 coin.