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Denga - Aleksandr I / Nikolai I ЕМ

 
Copper 3.41 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825) Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1810-1828
Value
1 Denga (1 Деньга) (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.41 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#90949
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Star and crown above value within wreath.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
*
ДЕНЬГА
Е.М.

Translation:
Denga
E.M.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Rulers: Aleksandr I (1801-1825), Nikolai I (1825-1855).

Mintmarks:
ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#116.3)
СПБ – St. Petersburg Mint (C#116.6)
КМ – Suzun Mint (C#116.2, C#116.5)
ИМ – Izhora Mint (C#116.4)

Initials:
ФГ - Franz German
НМ - Nikolay Mundt
ИК - Ivan Kolobov

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denga coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Russia. The coin was introduced during the reign of Alexander I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and westernize Russia, and it remained in circulation until the reign of Nicholas I, who was known for his conservative and authoritarian policies. This coin represents a unique snapshot of Russian history, as it was minted during a period of rapid change and transformation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1811 Е.М. НМ 99000 - - - - - -
1813 Е.М. НМ 24000 - - - - - -
1815 Е.М. НМ 59000 - - - - - -
1818 Е.М. НМ 2410000 - - - - - -
1819 Е.М. НМ 1360000 - - - - - -
1825 Е.М. ИК 555000 - - - - - -
1827 Е.М. ИК 2165000 - - - - - -
1828 Е.М. ИК - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denga - Aleksandr I / Nikolai I (ЕМ) 1810-1828 coin.