3 Kopeks 1840, SPB
Coins-Tsarist Coins
- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 30.72 g
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 3 kopeks
- Ruler: Nicholas I
- Monetary unit: Kopek
- Mintmark: SPB
- Summary: Uzdenikov 3372(line)
- Bitkin: 929 (R2)
- Conros: 522/3
- Ilyin: 40 rub. (for set)
- Petrov: 10 rubles
- Diameter: 38 mm
- Reverse
In the central part, an inscription in two lines: KOPEIKSEREBROM. Above the inscription, the denomination designation—the numeral 3 flanked on both sides by floral rosettes. Below the inscription is a decorative divider in the form of two ornamental lines with a small dot between them. Below the divider—the coin's year of minting 1840. Lower still, the mint mark—the letters S.P.B. The rim is decorated with 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.
