Russia 1/4, 1/2, and 1 Kopek 1855 to 1876

Alexander II, also known as Alexander the Liberator, was the Emperor of the Russian Empire from 1855 until 1881. He was also the King of Poland and the Grand Duke of Finland. His script monogram appears on coins of Russia and Finland. The date, size, and inscription are used to distinguish one country from the other. This page applies to Russian coins with denominations 1/4 kopek (polushka), 1/2 kopek (denga), and 1 kopek, as shown in the image below.

Here are some listings of approximate catalog values for these coins. Most of them that you find today are worn to a frazzle. If you can find one in great shape, the value goes up. Remember that catalog values are inflated values and must be adjusted in accordance with our Terminology page. These values apply to all dates and mint marks, except as noted.

1/4 KOPEK (POLUSHKA)
worn: $5 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $10
well preserved: $25
fully uncirculated: $60
coins dated after 1881 are somewhat more common and worth less
coins dated 1860 with EM mint mark are worth $100 in average circulated condition
coins dated 1894 are worth $80 in average circulated condition

1/2 KOPEK (DENGA)
worn: $8 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $15
well preserved: $40
fully uncirculated: $120

KOPEK
worn: $5 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $10
well preserved: $30
fully uncirculated: $75
coins dated after 1866 are more common and worth less
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