Russia 1, 2, 3, and 5 Kopeks 1867 to 1917

This is likely your coin, Bruce. It is an old 1 kopek piece from the Russian Empire. There are 2, 3 and 5 kopek coins which look the same but have a 2, 3 or 5 in place of the 1 above 'kopek.'

Catalog values start around $1 to $2 US dollar for all three denominations when the coins are in worn condition, but they rise nicely as the coins are in good shape. The coin in our picture is in average circulated condition. Here are the stats:

Note: the values are for common dates. Most dates are common dates. Special dates will be mentioned when they are more valuable.

1 KOPEK (1867 to 1916, 21 mm diameter)
average circulated: $7 catalog value
well preserved before 1887: $15
well preserved after 1886: $10
fully uncirculated before 1871: $50
fully uncirculated after 1870: $35
coins dated 1867 and 1903: multiply values by 2

2 KOPEKS (1867 to 1916, 24 mm diameter)
average circulated: $10 catalog value
well preserved: $20
fully uncirculated before 1871: $35
fully uncirculated after 1870: $25
coins dated 1867 and 1892: multiply values by 2

3 KOPEKS (1867 to 1916, 27 mm diameter)
average circulated: $8 catalog value
well preserved: $15
fully uncirculated before 1885: $60
fully uncirculated after 1892: $45
coins dated 1870, 1891, and 1892: multiply values by 2

5 KOPEKS (1867 to 1876, 32 mm diameter, E.M. mint mark)
average circulated: $10 catalog value
well preserved: $25
fully uncirculated: $50
coins dated 1867: multiply values by 1.5
coins dated 1876: multiply values by 2

5 KOPEKS (1867 to 1912, 33 mm diameter, '?.?.?' mint mark)
average circulated: $12
well preserved: $35
fully uncirculated: $70
coins dated 1867: multiply values by 1.5
coins dated 1870: multiply values by 2
coins dated 1911 catalog at $25 when average circulated, but $250 when fully uncirculated
coins dated 1912 catalog at $30 average circulated, but $475 fully uncirculated

Be sure to read our Important Terminology page to properly understand these catalog values.
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