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1816, Russia, Emperor Alexander I. Nice Silver 5 Kopeks Coin. VF

Condition: VF
Mint Year: 1822
Reference: KM-126.
Denomination: 5 Kopeks
Mint Place: St. Petersburg (CPB).
Diameter: 15mm
Material: Silver
Weight: 0.91gm

Obverse: Crown above value ("5 Kopeks") and mint initials ("S.P.B.") within wreath.

Reverse: Crown above crowned double-headed Russian eagle with shield at chest, holding imperial sceptre and orb.
Comment: Mint master´s initials (P-D) and date (1822.) below.

At your attention a very scarce silver 5 kopecks coin, which simultaneously circulated with the large and heavy bronze coins of the same nominal. This was the small change for the better-off people, who could not walk with the huge 5 kopecks, which are about 45gm-50gm each. This is another example of the large gap between poor and rich, which existed not only during the 18th century in the Russian Empire.

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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