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50 Kopecks - Alexander III
| Silver (.900) | 10 g | 26.75 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander III (1881-1894) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1886-1894 |
| Value | 50 Kopecks (50 Копеек) (0.50) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 26.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Heraldic eagle with 9 shields of provinces (duchies and kingdoms), holding imperial orb and staff.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: 50 КОПѢЕКЪ 1894 Г.
Translation: 50 KOPECKS 1894 [YEAR]
Edge
The initials of minting official AG. Mass of pure silver is given in Russian system of mass units those days: 2 ZOLOTNIKS 10.5 DOLYAS= 9 grams.
Lettering: АГ ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 10.5 ДOЛЕЙ
Translation: AG PURE SILVER 2 ZOLOTNIKS 10.5 DOLYAS
Comment
Initials: АГ - Apollon Grashof.Interesting fact
The 50 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, minted between 1886 and 1894, features an image of Alexander III on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver (.900) and weighed 10 grams. Interestingly, the coin was used during a time of significant political and economic change in Russia, including the emancipation of serfs and the expansion of industry and trade. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of Russian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 АГ | 2058 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 АГ | 26004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 АГ | 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 АГ | 1002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 АГ | 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 АГ | 24008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 АГ | 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 АГ | 4008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 АГ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Kopecks - Alexander III 1886-1894 coin.
