3 Kopeks 1842, SPM
Coins-Tsarist Coins
- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 30.72 g
- Mintage: 2,133,333 pcs.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 3 kopeks
- Ruler: Nicholas I
- Monetary unit: Kopek
- Mintmark: SPM
- Summary: Uzdenikov 3412
- Bitkin: 811
- Conros: 188/12
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Reverse
The central part features a two-line inscription: KOPEYKI SEREBROM. Above the inscription is the denomination designation—the numeral 3, flanked on both sides by floral rosettes. Below the inscription is a decorative divider consisting of two ornamental lines with a small dot between them. Below the divider is the coin's year of issue, 1842. Further below is the abbreviation S.P.M. (Saint Petersburg Mint). The rim is composed of dots. - Obverse
The center is occupied by the monogram of Emperor Nicholas I, crowned with an imperial crown. The rim is decorated with large dots.
