2 Kopeks 1873, EM
Coins-Tsarist Coins
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- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 6.56 g
- Mintage: 7363750 pcs.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 2 kopeks
- Ruler: Alexander II
- Monetary unit: Kopek
- Mint mark: EM
- Summary: Uzdenikov 3744
- Bitkin: 418
- Conros: 202/12
- Diameter: 24.3 mm
- F: 109 ₽
- VF: 135 ₽
- XF: 375 ₽
- AU: 3380 ₽
- UNC: 31 ₽
- 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 in the form of two curved lines with a small circle between them. Under the lines is the mint mark 'E.M.'. The central part is separated from the rest of the design by a circle of dots. At the top, along the circle, is the incuse text: 1873 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 is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire—a double-headed eagle. 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 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): 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 The lower cartouche, over a ribbon, bears the incuse line: ДВѢ КОПѢИКИ
