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5 Kopecks - Nikolai I ЕМ
| Copper | 22.72 g | 36.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#15879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Denomination.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
5
КОПѢЕКЪ
Е.М.
Translation:
5
Kopecks
E. M.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#140.1)
СМ – Suzun Mint (C#140.2)
Initials:
ФХ - Fedor Hvoshinskiy
КТ - Constantin Tomson
НА - Nikolai Alekseev
Interesting fact
The 5 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire featuring Nikolai I (ЕМ) 1831-1839 was made of copper, but it was also one of the first coins to use a new technology called "proofing" to create a highly detailed and polished finish. This process involved striking the coin multiple times to create a sharp, high-relief image, giving the coin a distinctive look that was difficult to counterfeit.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 ЕМ | 41109960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1831 ЕМ ФХ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1832 ЕМ ФХ | 30080000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 ЕМ ФХ | 14332000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 ЕМ ФХ | 41795000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 ЕМ ФХ | 41763000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 ЕМ ФХ | 31331500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 ЕМ ФХ | 19743000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 ЕМ НА | 24430000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 ЕМ НА | 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 (ЕМ) 1831-1839 coin.
