15 Kopeks 1863, SPB-AB

Name: Монеты 15 Kopeks 1863, SPB-AB
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Country: Tsarist Russia
Weight: 3.06 g
Mintage: 9,960,003 pcs.
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 750
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 2.29 g
Denomination: 15 Kopeks
Ruler: Alexander II
Monetary Unit: Kopek
Mintmaster Initials: SPB-AB
Uzdenikov: 1817
Bitkin: 188
Conros: 149/16
Diameter: 19.8 mm
G: 202 ₽
XF: 1060 ₽
AU: 2802 ₽
UNC: 3942 ₽

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 indicated on two lines: 15 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 mintage '1863'. Below the year 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. The branches are tied at the base with a ribbon forming a neat bow. Raised denticles are struck around the entire edge of the coin.
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire – a double-headed eagle. Both heads of the eagle bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is positioned above and between them. All are connected by the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. On the eagle's chest is the Moscow coat of arms, a shield depicting St. George the Victorious slaying a dragon with a spear. Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. The coats of arms on the wings (four on each wing): Kazan, Polish, Tauride, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian, Kiev and Novgorod, Vladimir. In the eagle's right talon is a scepter, and in the left, an orb. Under the right talon is the letter 'A', under the left – the letter 'B'. These are the initials of mintmaster Alexander Belozerov. The rim is decorated with denticles.