Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1859 ЕМ. Small crowns (Russia, Alexander II)
Variety: Small crowns
Photo by: Rare Coins
Specification
- MetalCopper
- Weight1,28 g
- Diameter14,4 mm
- EdgePlain
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
- Mintage UNC3,833,600
Description
- CountryRussia
- PeriodAlexander II
- DenominationPolushka (1/4 Kopek)
- Year1859
- RulerAlexander II (Emperor of Russia)
- MintYekaterinburg
- PurposeCirculation

Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the Russian Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1859 with mark ЕМ. Small crowns. This copper coin from the times of Alexander II struck at the Yekaterinburg Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 156 sold at the AURORA auction for RUB 90,000. Bidding took place July 24, 2025.
How much is the copper coin of Alexander II Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1859 ЕМ, Small crowns?
According to the latest data as of December 6, 2025 the average price of a coin Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1859 with mark ЕМ, Small crowns is 330 USD. The coin is made of non-precious metal, so in poor condition it may have extremely low value and liquidity.
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The information on the current value of the Russian coin Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1859 with the letters ЕМ, Small crowns is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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