2 Kopecks 1840, SPB
Coins-Tsarist Coins
- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 20.48 g
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 2 kopecks
- Ruler: Nicholas I
- Monetary unit: Kopeck
- Mint mark: SPB
- Summary: Uzdenikov 3377(line)
- Bitkin: 931 (R2)
- Ilyin: 40 rub. (for set)
- Petrov: 15 rubles
- Diameter: 32 mm
- Reverse
In the central part, an inscription in two lines: KOPEYKI SEREBROM. Above the inscription, the denomination designation—the numeral 2 flanked on both sides by floral rosettes. Below the inscription is a decorative divider in the form of two curved lines with a small rectangular rhombus between them. Below the divider—the coin's year of mintage 1840. Below that, the mint mark—the letters S.P.B. The rim is decorated with dots. - Obverse
The center is occupied by the monogram of Emperor Nicholas I, crowned with an imperial crown. The rim is decorated with large dots.
