25 Kopeks 1870, SPB-NI

Name: Монеты 25 Kopeks 1870, SPB-NI
Price: 129700 RUB
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Country: Tsarist Russia
Weight: 5.18 g
Mintage: 44,005 pcs.
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 868
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 4.5 g
Denomination: 25 kopeks
Ruler: Alexander II
Monetary Unit: Kopek
Mintmaster Initials: SPB-NI
Bitkin: 146 (R)
Conros: 138/23
Petrov: 2 rubles
Diameter: 24.2 mm
G: 342 ₽
VF: 3,417 ₽
AU: 69,500 ₽
UNC: 117,842 ₽

Reverse
The upper part of the reverse features the crown of the Russian Empire. Below, on two lines, the denomination (with six-pointed stars to the left and right) and the monetary unit are indicated: 25 KOPĒEKЪ. This is followed by a divider element consisting of two elongated, oppositely directed figures with a dot between them. Below the divider is the year of mintage '1870'. Under the year is the abbreviation 'S.P.B.' (Saint Petersburg Mint). On the left side of the coin, along the edge, is a laurel branch, and on the right, an oak branch. At the base, the branches are tied 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 heads of the eagle bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is positioned above and between the heads. All 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 on horseback spearing a dragon. 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): Kazan, Polish, Taurida, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian, Kiev and Novgorod, Vladimir. In the eagle's right talon is a scepter, and in the left, an orb. Under the right talon is the letter 'H', under the left is the letter 'I'. These are the initials of mintmaster Nikolai Iossa. The center of the obverse is enclosed within a braided rim. At the top is an eight-petaled rosette, visually indicating the start of the inscription: CHISTAGO SEREBRA 1 ZOLOTNIK 5 1/4 DOLĒI (Pure Silver 1 Zolotnik 5 1/4 Dolya). The border is decorated with short denticles.