1 Kopeck 1881, SPB, Alexander II and Alexander III
Coins-Tsarist Coins
₽99 100,00
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- Country: Imperial Russia
- Weight: 3.28 g
- Mintage: 8,515,000 pcs.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 1 kopeck
- Ruler: Alexander II
- Monetary unit: Kopeck
- Mint mark: SPB
- Summary: Uzdenikov 3800
- Bitkin: 542, 177
- Conros: 218/21
- Diameter: 21.7 mm
- F: 12 ₽
- VF: 45 ₽
- XF: 1273 ₽
- AU: 5576 ₽
- UNC: 12317 ₽
- Proof: 90000 ₽
- Reverse
The denomination (with asterisks on the left and right) and monetary unit are indicated on two lines: ⋆ 1 ⋆ KOPĒĬKA Below is a decorative divider in the form of two curved lines with a small circle between them. Under the lines is the mint mark 'S.P.B.'. The central part is separated from the rest of the design by a circle of dots. At the top, around the circumference, is the incuse text: 1881 GODA (1881 YEAR). Further down, along the edge, is a wreath of laurel and oak branches. At the base, the branches are tied with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow. - Obverse
The center of the obverse features the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire — a double-headed eagle. Both eagle heads bear crowns, and a larger third crown is positioned above and between them. All crowns are connected by the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called. On the eagle's breast is the coat of arms of Moscow — a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear. The shield is surrounded by the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called. On the eagle's wings are depicted the coats of arms: of the Tsardoms of Kazan, Poland, Tauric Chersonesos, Astrakhan, Siberia, Georgia, and the combined coat of arms of the Principalities of Kiev, Novgorod, and Vladimir — four on each wing. Around the circumference are two semi-circular cartouches connected by ornamental patterns. The upper cartouche bears the convex inscription: MĒDNAIA ROSSIISKAIA MONETA (COPPER RUSSIAN COIN). The lower cartouche, over a ribbon, bears the incuse line: ODNA KOPĒĬKA (ONE KOPECK).
