1 Kopek 1796 "Monogram on the obverse". Diagonally reeded edge (Russia, Catherine II)
Variety: Diagonally reeded edge
Specification
- MetalCopper
- Weight5,12 g
- Diameter26 mm
- EdgeDiagonally reeded
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
Description
- CountryRussia
- PeriodCatherine II
- Denomination1 Kopek
- Year1796
- RulerCatherine II (Empress of Russia)
- MintNizhny Novgorod, Red, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Anninsk
- PurposeCirculation

Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the Russian 1 Kopek 1796 "Monogram on the obverse". Diagonally reeded edge. This copper coin from the times of Catherine II struck at the Nizhny Novgorod, Red, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Anninsk Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 89 sold at the Russian Heritage auction for RUB 2,700,000. Bidding took place September 30, 2023.
How much is the copper coin of Catherine II 1 Kopek 1796 "Monogram on the obverse", Diagonally reeded edge?
According to the latest data as of December 6, 2025 the average price of a coin 1 Kopek 1796 "Monogram on the obverse", Diagonally reeded edge is 17000 USD. The coin is made of non-precious metal, so in poor condition it may have extremely low value and liquidity.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the 1 Kopek 1796 "Monogram on the obverse", Diagonally reeded edge?
The information on the current value of the Russian coin 1 Kopek 1796 "Monogram on the obverse", Diagonally reeded edge 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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