20 Kopeks 1840, SPB-NG

Name: Монеты 20 Kopeks 1840, SPB-NG
Price: 17800 RUB
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Country: Tsarist Russia
Weight: 4.14 g
Mintage: 2,075,000 pcs.
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 868
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 3.59 g
Denomination: 20 Kopeks
Ruler: Nicholas I
Monetary Unit: Kopek
Mintmaster Initials: SPB-NG
Summary: Uzdenikov 1595
Bitkin: 322 323
Diameter: 22 mm
G: 273 ₽
VF: 818 ₽
XF: 3026 ₽
AU: 8989 ₽
UNC: 16204 ₽

Reverse
The upper part of the reverse features the crown of the Russian Empire. Below it, the denomination and monetary unit are indicated on two lines: 20 KOPĒEKЪ. Next is a divider element consisting of two oppositely directed lines with a bordered dot between them. Slightly below the ornamental divider is the coin's year of minting '1840', beneath which is the abbreviation 'S.P.B.' (Saint Petersburg Mint). On the left side of the coin, along the edge, is a laurel branch, and on the right, an oak branch. At the base, the branches are tied together with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow. Raised denticles are minted around the entire edge of the coin.
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by a double-headed eagle—the coat of arms of the Russian Empire. Both heads of the eagle wear 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 to the right). Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called. The coats of arms on the wings: Left wing: Polish, Taurida, Finnish. Right wing: Kazan, Astrakhan, Siberian. In the right talon is a scepter, and above it the letter 'N'. In the left talon is an orb, and above it the letter 'G'. Together the letters form the initials indicating Mintmaster Nikolai Grachev. The rim is decorated with denticles pointing towards the center.