2 Kopeks 1839, SM, Eagle with Lowered Wings, Novodel
Coins-Tsarist Coins
Country: Tsarist Russia
Weight: 9.10 g
Metal: Copper
Designation: Cu
Denomination: 2 Kopeks
Ruler: Nicholas I
Monetary Unit: Kopek
Mintmark: SM
Bitkin: N700 (R2)
Diameter: 30 mm
Reverse The central part features the denomination: 2. Below it is the name of the monetary unit: "KOPEYKI". Below the name are two pointed lines directed in opposite directions with a dot between them. Under the lines is the abbreviation "S.M." (Suzun Mint).
Obverse The central part depicts the State Emblem of the Russian Empire - a double-headed eagle with wings spread and lowered. Above the eagle's heads is the imperial crown. On the eagle's breast is the coat of arms of Moscow - a shield with St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is to the right). The eagle holds thunderbolts and a torch in its right talon and a laurel wreath in its left, intertwined with the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. Below the eagle is the year of mintage "1839.".