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Denezhka - Alexander II
| Copper | 2.56 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1855-1859 |
| Value | 1 Denga (1 Деньга) (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ДЕНЕЖКА
1856
Е.М.
Translation: Denezhka
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:Е.М. - Yekaterinburg Mint
В.М. - Warsaw Mint (WM)
ВМ mintmark (Y#2.2/4) is listed as Poland G#2559
Y#2.1 - Plain border
Y#2.3 - Toothed border
Interesting fact
The Denezhka coin featuring Alexander II from the Russian Empire (1855-1859) is interesting because it was the first coin to be made of copper, rather than the traditional silver or gold, in an effort to increase the availability of coinage for the general population. This decision was made by Alexander II himself, who wanted to improve the financial accessibility of the Russian people. This coin's design and composition were a significant departure from previous coins and paved the way for future coins to be made from more affordable materials.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 Е.М. | 20510600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 Е.М. | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 Е.М. | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 Е.М. | 11147000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 Е.М. | 5871000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denezhka - Alexander II 1855-1859 coin.
