RUSSIA 1804 Emperor Alexander I. Copper 5 Kopeks Coin. VF+

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1804, Russia, Emperor Alexander I. Copper 5 Kopeks Coin.

Mint Year: 1804
Denomination: 5 Kopeks
Mint Place: Ekaterinburg (EM)
Reference: Bitkin 290, KM-115.1.
Condition: Numerous edge and surface hits due to circulation, otherwise VF+.
Material: Copper
Weight: 51.25gm
Diameter: 43mm

Obverse: Value (5.) above denomination (Kopeks), date (1804) and mint mark (E.M.) within multi-cabled circle adorned with five escutcheons.

Reverse: Large crown above crowned double-headed Russian eagle holding imperial scepter and orb.


A scarce type with beautiful design. The five knobs made even blind people able to read the value of the largest Russian copper coin of its time.



Alexander I of Russia (Aleksandr I Pavlovich) (23 December, 1777 – 19 November, 1825) served as Emperor of Russia from 23 March 1801 to 1 December 1825 and Ruler of Poland from 1815 to 1825, as well as the first Grand Duke of Finland.

He was born in Saint Petersburg to Grand Duke Paul Petrovich, later Emperor Paul I, and Maria Feodorovna, daughter of the Duke of Württemberg. Alexander succeeded to the throne after his father was murdered, and ruled Russia during the chaotic period of the Napoleonic Wars. In the first half of his reign Alexander tried to introduce liberal reforms, while in the second half he turned to a much more arbitrary manner of conduct, which led to the abolishing of many early reforms. In foreign policy Alexander gained certain success, having won several campaigns. In particular under his rule Russia acquired Finland and part of Poland. The strange contradictions of his character make Alexander one of the most interesting Czars. Adding to this, his death was shrouded in mystery, and location of his body remains unknown.

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