2 Kopecks 1898, BPS, "Berlin"

Coins-Tsarist Coins

Reverse
All inscriptions are struck in mirror image. The denomination (with stars on the left and right) and monetary unit (mirrored) are indicated on two lines: ⋆ 2 ⋆ ИКЙѢПОК Below is a decorative divider in the form of two curved lines with a small circle between them. Under the divider is the mint mark "B.P.S.". The central part is separated from the rest of the design by a circle of dots. In the upper part, the incuse text is arranged in a semicircle: АДОГ 8981 Below, along the edge, is a wreath of laurel (left) and oak (right) branches. At the base, the branches are tied with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow.
Obverse
All inscriptions are struck in mirror image. In the central part of the obverse is the coat of arms of the German Empire. Two semicircular cartouches, connected by diamond-shaped patterns, run along the edge. On the upper cartouche is a raised inscription (left to right): АТЕНОМ ЯАКСИIССОР ЯАНДѢМ On the lower cartouche is an incuse inscription in a ribbon (left to right): ИКЙѢПОК ѢВД