Listed is an authentic 1914 Russian Empire 1 Kopeck Copper Coin, minted in St. Petersburg (С.П.Б.) during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia (1894–1917). This piece circulated in the years just before World War I and the Russian Revolution, making it a fascinating historical artifact.
Specifications:
- Country: Russian Empire
- Denomination: 1 Kopeck (Копейка)
- Date: 1914 (shown as “1914 ГОДА”)
- Ruler: Tsar Nicholas II
- Metal: Copper
- Weight: ~3.28 g
- Diameter: ~21 mm
- Edge: Smooth
- Mint: St. Petersburg
- Obverse: Imperial double-headed eagle with crown, orb, and scepter, surrounded by inscription.
- Reverse: Denomination “1 КОПѢЙКА” with stars and wreath, date above, and mintmark “С.П.Б.” (St. Petersburg) below.
This example shows circulation wear and natural copper patina with some green oxidation (verdigris), but the key details, date, denomination, and Imperial eagle remain visible. A genuine Imperial-era coin that is over 110 years old.