Listed is an authentic 1878 Russian Empire 1 Kopeck Copper Coin, minted in St. Petersburg (С.П.Б.) during the reign of Tsar Alexander II (1855–1881). This coin circulated in the late 19th century and is a genuine piece of Imperial Russian history.
Specifications:
- Country: Russian Empire
- Denomination: 1 Kopeck (Копейка)
- Date: 1878
- Ruler: Tsar Alexander II (Emperor of Russia, 1855–1881)
- Metal: Copper
- Diameter: ~27 mm
- Weight: ~3.3–3.4 grams
- Edge: Plain
- Mint: St. Petersburg
- Obverse: Imperial double-headed eagle of Russia, crowned, holding orb and scepter, surrounded by legend.
- Reverse: Denomination “1 Копейка” with stars, date “1878 ГОДА,” laurel and oak wreath, and mintmark “С.П.Б.” (St. Petersburg).
This example shows circulated wear and areas of natural copper patina with some green toning (verdigris). Details of the double-headed eagle and wreath remain visible, and the date and mintmark are still legible.