2 Kopecks 1827, EM-IK
Coins-Tsarist Coins
- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 13.65 g
- Mintage: 34,065,480 pcs.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 2 kopecks
- Ruler: Nicholas I
- Monetary unit: Kopeck
- Mintmaster initials: EM-IK
- Summary: Uzdenikov 3261
- Bitkin: 446
- Konros: 198/92
- Petrov: 0.5 ruble
- Diameter: 30 mm
- Reverse
The upper part of the coin features the imperial crown. Below it, in the center, the denomination numeral 2 is indicated. Further down is the name of the monetary unit, split into two lines: KOPѢЙ KI. Below the name is a straight line and the abbreviation "E.M." (Yekaterinburg Mint). On the left side near the edge is a laurel branch, and on the right, an oak branch. At the base, the branches are tied together with a ribbon. Raised dots are stamped along the coin's edge. - Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire - a double-headed eagle with wings spread. The eagle's heads bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is above and between the heads. 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). Surrounding the shield is 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. Under the right talon is the letter "I", under the left - the letter "K". These are the initials of mintmaster Ivan Kolobov. Below the initials is the year of minting "1827". The rim is decorated with dots.
