20 Kopeks 1866, SPB-NI

Name: Монеты 20 Kopeks 1866, SPB-NI
Price: 10300 RUB
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Country: Tsarist Russia
Weight: 4.08 g
Mintage: 10066781 pcs.
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 750
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 3.06 g
Denomination: 20 Kopeks
Ruler: Alexander II
Monetary Unit: Kopek
Mintmaster Initials: SPB-NI
Uzdenikov: 1841
Bitkin: 180
Conros: 146/31
Diameter: 22 mm
G: 269 ₽
XF: 1042 ₽
AU: 2473 ₽
UNC: 9271 ₽

Reverse
The upper part of the reverse features the crown of the Russian Empire. Below, on two lines, are the denomination (with six-pointed stars to the left and right) and the monetary unit: 20 KOPĒEKЪ. Below that is a decorative divider element consisting of two oppositely directed arrows with five dots between them, the dots forming a cross. Slightly below this divider is the coin's year of mintage '1866', beneath which 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, an oak branch. The branches are tied together at the base with a ribbon, the knot forming a 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, with a third, larger crown between them. All three crowns are connected by a ribbon. 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 left). Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. The wings bear the coats of arms (four on each wing): 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, these letters form the initials of mintmaster Nikolai Iossa. The rim is decorated with denticles pointing towards the center.