20 Kopeks 1873, SPB-HI

Name: Монеты 20 Kopeks 1873, SPB-HI
Price: 4700 RUB
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Country: Imperial Russia
Weight: 3.60 g
Mintage: 15,185,004 pcs.
Issue Quality: Circulation and Proof
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 500
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 1.8 g
Denomination: 20 Kopeks
Ruler: Alexander II
Monetary Unit: Kopek
Mintmaster's Initials: SPB-HI
Summary: Uzdenikov 1893
Bitkin: 223 (R1), 224
Conros: 146/52
Diameter: 22.2 mm
G: 238 ₽
XF: 791 ₽
AU: 1285 ₽
UNC: 4204 ₽

Reverse
The upper part of the reverse features the crown of the Russian Empire. Below it, the denomination (with six-pointed stars on the left and right) and the monetary unit are inscribed on two lines: 20 KOPĒEKЪ. Below this is a divider element consisting of two oppositely directed arrows with five dots between them, forming a cross. Under the divider is the year of minting '1873'. Below the year is the abbreviation 'S.P.B.' (Saint Petersburg Mint). Along the left edge of the coin is a laurel branch, and along the right edge is an oak branch. The branches are tied together at the base with a ribbon forming a neat bow. The entire edge of the coin is surrounded by raised denticles.
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire – a double-headed eagle. Both eagle heads bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is positioned between them. All three crowns are connected by a ribbon. On the eagle's chest 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 on the left). The shield is surrounded by the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. The coats of arms on the wings (four on each wing) are: Kazan, Polish, Taurida, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian, Kiev and Novgorod, Vladimir. In its right talon, the eagle holds a scepter, below which is the letter 'H'. In its left talon, it holds an orb, below which is the letter 'I'. Together, the letters form the initials of mintmaster Nikolai Iossa. The rim is decorated with denticles pointing towards the center.