2 Kopecks 1740, SPB, Restrike

Coins-Tsarist Coins

Reverse
The center of the reverse is occupied by the coat of arms of the Russian Empire — a double-headed eagle, both heads of which bear crowns. A third, larger crown is above and between them. On the eagle's breast is the coat of arms of Moscow — a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is to the right). The shield is surrounded by the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. In its right talon the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left an orb. Above the eagle is the mint year — '1740', divided by the large crown. Below the eagle is the denomination designation — the text: 2 KO divided by the tail. Around the eagle, facing inward, is the text: MONETA DVE KOPEIKI
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the right-facing profile of Empress Anna Ioannovna. Below the portrait are the letters 'S•P•B•', (Saint Petersburg Mint). Around the portrait is the text: ANNA B•M•IMPERAT•ISAMODERZH•VSEROSS