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5 Kopecks - Nikolai I Pattern
1830 yearCopper | 22.75 g | 36.4 mm |
Issuer | Russian Empire |
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Emperor | Nicholas I (1825-1855) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1830 |
Value | 5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05) |
Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 22.75 g |
Diameter | 36.4 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#276222 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
5
КОПѢЕКЪ
С.П.Б.
Translation:
5 Kopecks
SPB
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Kopecks - Nikolai I (Pattern) 1830 from the Russian Empire made of Copper weighing 22.75g is a rare and unique coin. It was minted during the reign of Nicholas I, who was the Emperor of Russia from 1825 to 1855. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was never circulated and was only produced as a pattern, which means it was used as a prototype for other coins. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.