3  / КОПѢЙКИ / СЕРЕБРОМЪ / 1841. / Е. М. ("3 Kopecks in silver") // Monogram of Nicholas I under crown. 39mm, 30.31 grams. Ekaterinburg mint. Numista 4626; C#146.

Nicholas I (1796–1855) was Emperor of Russia from 1825 until his death. Known for his autocratic rule, he emphasized military discipline, censorship, and political repression, epitomized by the suppression of the Decembrist Revolt at the start of his reign. He expanded Russia’s empire, engaging in conflicts like the Caucasian Wars and the Crimean War (1853–1856), which exposed Russia’s weaknesses. A staunch conservative, he opposed liberal movements in Europe, supporting monarchies against revolutions. His reign is often associated with the phrase "Orthodoxy, Autocracy, and Nationality," reflecting his rigid control over Russian society.