| Management number | 213293133 | Release Date | 2026/04/12 | List Price | $20.00 | Model Number | 213293133 | ||
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Struck during the reign of Emperor Nicholas I, this 5 Kopecks piece reflects a transformative era in the Russian Empire, when industrial expansion, centralized authority, and imperial symbolism were at their peak. Its bold copper fabric and commanding double-headed eagle embody the strength and ambition of early 19th-century Russia. The obverse displays the imperial eagle crowned above, a centuries-old emblem representing unity between the state, church, and monarchy. Its sharply delineated wings and scepter-and-orb imagery echo the empire’s growing administrative power under Nicholas I’s rule. The reverse features the denomination in traditional Cyrillic script, paired with the “С.М.” mintmark of the Suzun Mint in Siberia. This regional mint served as a vital production center supporting the empire’s eastward development and emerging trade routes. Large copper 5 Kopecks coins like this were essential in daily commerce, circulating widely among traders, craftsmen, and travelers across Russia’s expanding territories. Their durability and weight made them a trusted medium in an age of rapid modernization. Owning this coin provides a tangible link to the empire’s cultural and political evolution, capturing the aesthetics and craftsmanship that defined early 19th-century Russian monetary design.
| Year | 1831 |
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| Color | Copper |
| Mint Mark | ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#140.1) СМ – Suzun Mint (C#140.2) |
| Brand Name | CAPTAIN NIKKIESAVAGE'S COLLECTIBLES |
| Metal Type | Copper |
| Composition | Copper |
| Denomination | 5 Kopek |
| Grade Rating | Circulated Condition |
| Manufacturer | CAPTAIN NIKKIESAVAGE'S COLLECTIBLES |
| Item Diameter | 36.5 Millimeters |
| Grading Provided By | Graded By Seller |
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