2 Kopeks 1788, SPM, Mesh Edge

Coins-Tsarist Coins

Reverse
The center of the coin is occupied by the monogram of Empress Catherine II Alexeevna the Great. Above it is the crown of the Russian Empire. To the left of the monogram is the first part of the minting year — '17', and to the right the second — '88'. In the left part of the coin, a laurel branch runs along the circumference of the rim, and in the right part, a palm branch. At the base, the branches are tied with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow. The coin's border is executed as denticles.
Obverse
In the central part of the obverse — Saint George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is to the right). On either side of the horse are the letters 'S•P' and 'M'. Along the lower edge is a curved ribbon with the inscription: DVE • KOPEIKI