2 Kopecks 1776, EM
Coins-Tsarist Coins
- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 20.48 g
- Mintage: 1,332,450 pcs.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 2 kopecks
- Ruler: Catherine II
- Monetary unit: Kopeck
- Mint mark: EM
- Summary: Uzdenikov 2741
- Bitkin: 678
- Conros: 193/31
- Diameter: 31 mm
- Reverse
The central part features the monogram of Catherine II. Above the monogram is the Imperial crown. On either side of the monogram are the digits of the coin's year of issue: on the left '17', on the right '76' (1776). In the left part of the coin, a laurel branch runs along 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. - Obverse
The central part of the obverse depicts St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is on the right). Between the horse and the serpent, spaced apart, are the letters 'E' and 'M' (Yekaterinburg Mint). Along the lower edge is a semicircular banner with the inscription: DVE • KOPEIKI
