2 Kopecks 1823, EM-FG
Coins-Tsarist Coins
₽5 000,00
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- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 13.65 g
- Mintage: 44,935,000 pcs.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 2 kopecks
- Ruler: Alexander I
- Monetary unit: Kopeck
- Mintmaster initials: EM-FG
- Summary: Uzdenikov 3240
- Bitkin: 365
- Conros: 198/81
- Diameter: 28 mm
- F: 16 ₽
- VF: 85 ₽
- XF: 528 ₽
- AU: 4500 ₽
- UNC: 2732 ₽
- Reverse
The upper part of the coin features the imperial crown. Below it, in the center, the denomination numeral 2 is indicated. Below that is the name of the monetary unit, split into two lines: КОПѢЙ КИ. Below the name is a straight line and the abbreviation "E.M." (Yekaterinburg Mint). In the left part near the edge of the coin is a laurel branch, and in the right part, an oak branch. At the base, the branches are intertwined with a ribbon. Relief dots are stamped along the edge of the coin. - Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the small coat of arms of the Russian Empire - a double-headed eagle with wings spread. The eagle's heads bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is above and between the heads. 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). Around the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. In its right talon, the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left, an orb. Under the right talon is the letter "F", under the left - the letter "G". The initials of Mintmaster Franz German. Below the initials is the year of minting "1823". The rim is decorated with dots.
