1/2 Kopek 1848 MW "Warsaw Mint" (Russia, Nicholas I)
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Specification
- MetalCopper
- Weight5,12 g
- Diameter21 mm
- EdgePlain
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
- Mintage UNC87,334
Description
- CountryRussia
- PeriodNicholas I
- Denomination1/2 Kopek
- Year1848
- RulerNicholas I (Emperor of Russia)
- PurposeCirculation
Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the Russian 1/2 Kopek 1848 "Warsaw Mint" with mark MW. This copper coin from the times of Nicholas I. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 1090 sold at the SINCONA AG auction for CHF 12,000. Bidding took place October 9, 2012.
How much is the copper coin of Nicholas I 1/2 Kopek 1848 MW "Warsaw Mint"?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a coin 1/2 Kopek 1848 "Warsaw Mint" with mark MW is 1900 USD for regular strike and 3900 USD for coins minted using the PROOF technology. 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 1/2 Kopek 1848 "Warsaw Mint" with mark MW?
The information on the current value of the Russian coin 1/2 Kopek 1848 "Warsaw Mint" with the letters MW 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.
Where can I sell the 1/2 Kopek 1848 "Warsaw Mint" with the letters MW?
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