15 Kopeks 1879, SPB-NF

Name: Монеты 15 Kopeks 1879, SPB-NF
Price: 11700 RUB
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Country: Tsarist Russia
Weight: 2.70 g
Mintage: 12405005 pcs.
Issue Quality: Circulation and Proof
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 500
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 1.35 g
Denomination: 15 kopeks
Ruler: Alexander II
Monetary Unit: Kopek
Mintmaster Initials: SPB-NF
Uzdenikov: 1948
Bitkin: 248
Conros: 149/43
Diameter: 19.85 mm
G: 178 ₽
XF: 508 ₽
AU: 3115 ₽
UNC: 10595 ₽

Reverse
The upper part of the reverse features the crown of the Russian Empire. Below it, the denomination (with six-pointed stars on the left and right) and the monetary unit are indicated on two lines: 15 KOPĒEKЪ. Below this is a divider element consisting of two oppositely directed arrows with five dots between them, forming a cross. Under the divider is the year of mintage '1879'. Below the year is the abbreviation 'S.P.B.' (Saint Petersburg Mint). Along the left edge of the coin is a laurel branch, and along the right edge is an oak branch. The branches are tied at the base with a ribbon forming a neat bow. Raised denticles are struck around the entire edge of the coin.
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire – a double-headed eagle. Both eagle heads bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is positioned above and between them. All three are connected by the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. On the eagle's breast is the Moscow coat of arms – a shield depicting St. George the Victorious slaying a dragon (head to the left). Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. The coats of arms on the wings (four on each wing) are: Kazan, Polish, Tauride, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian, Kiev and Novgorod, Vladimir. In its right talon is a scepter, below which is the letter 'N'. In its left talon is an orb, below which is the letter 'F'. Together these letters form the initials of mintmaster Nikolai Follendorf. The rim is decorated with denticles pointing towards the center.