2 Kopecks 1872, EM
Coins-Tsarist Coins
₽6 300,00
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- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 6.56 g
- Mintage: 12,733,750 pcs.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 2 kopecks
- Ruler: Alexander II
- Monetary unit: Kopeck
- Mint mark: EM
- Summary: Uzdenikov 3738
- Bitkin: 417
- Conros: 202/11
- Diameter: 24.3 mm
- F: 50 ₽
- VF: 138 ₽
- XF: 635 ₽
- AU: 2987 ₽
- UNC: 5635 ₽
- Reverse
The denomination (with asterisks on the left and right) and monetary unit are indicated on two lines: ⋆2⋆КОПѢЙКИ Below is a decorative divider consisting of two curved lines with a small circle between them. Under the lines is the mint mark 'Е.М.'. The central part is separated from the rest of the design by a circle of dots. At the top, along the rim, is the incuse text: 1872 ГОДА Below, along the edge, is a wreath of laurel and oak branches. At the base, the branches are tied with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow. - Obverse
The center of the obverse features the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire—a double-headed eagle. Both eagle heads bear crowns, with a larger third 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 on the left). Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called. The coats of arms on the wings (four on each wing) are: Kazan, Polish, Taurida, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian, Kiev and Novgorod, Vladimir. In its right talon, the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left, an orb. Along the edge at the top and bottom are two semi-circular cartouches, connected by a diamond-shaped ornament. The upper cartouche bears the raised inscription: МѢДНАЯ РОССIИСКАЯ МОНЕТА On the lower cartouche, over a ribbon, is the incuse line: ДВѢ КОПѢИКИ
