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5 Kopecks - Nikolai I / Aleksandr II Warsaw
| Copper | 25.59 g | 35.8 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas I (1825-1855) Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1856 |
| Value | 5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 25.59 g |
| Diameter | 35.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#91426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
* 5 *
КОПѢЕКЪ
1852.
В. М.
Translation:
5 Kopecks
W. M.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rulers: Nikolai I (1825-1855), Aleksandr II (1855-1881).Mintmarks:
ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#152.1)
ВМ – Warsaw Mint (C#152.4)
Interesting fact
The 5 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Nikolai I and Aleksandr II, was minted in Warsaw between 1850 and 1856. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, but it weighed a unusual amount - 25.59 grams. This weight is significantly higher than the standard weight for a coin of its size and denomination, which was typically around 10-15 grams. It's possible that this coin was minted with a higher weight to commemorate a specific event or to signify its importance in some way.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 В.М. | 24004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 В.М. | 16007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 В.М. | 40007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 В.М. | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 / Aleksandr II (Warsaw) 1850-1856 coin.
