5 Pennia - Aleksandr II (Pattern) 1863 front 5 Pennia - Aleksandr II (Pattern) 1863 back
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5 Pennia - Aleksandr II Pattern

1863 year
Copper 6.40 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Grand Prince
Alexander II (1855-1881)
Type
Pattern
Year
1863
Value
5 Pennia (5 Penniä) (0.05)
Currency
Markka (1860-1963)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.40 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#143590
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering:
5
PENNIÄ
1863

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin was minted in 1863, as a part of the first pattern set of markka coins. Other pattern coins of 1863 include 1, 10 and 20pen coins, and silver 1 and 2 markkaa coins.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Pennia - Aleksandr II (Pattern) 1863 from Finland made of Copper weighing 6.40 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and is highly sought after for its historical significance and rarity.