1870 Russia 15 Kopeks

The 1870 15 kopeks coin was struck in .900 fine silver during Alexander II's currency reforms, which aimed to stabilize Russia's economy after decades of war and inflation.

That makes it a practical piece of the decimal system overhaul, with the obverse showing the tsar's profile and the reverse featuring the imperial eagle and denomination. Minted at the Saint Petersburg facility, these coins circulated widely, though exact production figures were lost in the 1917 revolution's chaos.

Wear on high points, like the eagle's shield, is common, turning many into readable but ragged survivors. As for myths, no, it wasn't cursed by serf ghosts— that's just collector nonsense.

Variations exist, such as subtle die differences, but they're rare in decent condition.