Description
Finland was an autonomic duchy of Russia on 1809-1917. First own Markka coins (1, 2 (in probe) 5, 10, 25, 50 penni and 1,2, 10 and 20 markka) were started to be minted in Finland by Helsinki mint since year 1864 and it lasted until 1917 when Finland gained independence of Russia by Lenin’s decree
Issuer | Finland |
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Grand Prince | Alexander II (1855-1881) Alexander III (1881-1894) Nicholas II (1894-1917) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1865-1917 |
Value | 25 Pennia (25 Penniä) (0.25) |
Currency | Markka (1860-1963) |
Composition | Silver (.750) |
Weight | 1.2747 g |
Diameter | 16.0 mm |
Thickness | 0.9 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |