2 Kopeks 1813, KM-AM
Coins-Tsarist Coins
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- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 13.65 g
- Mintage: 250000 pcs.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 2 kopeks
- Ruler: Alexander I
- Monetary unit: Kopek
- Mintmaster initials: KM-AM
- Summary: Uzdenikov 3173
- Bitkin: 489
- Conros: 198/50
- Diameter: 30 mm
- F: 42 ₽
- VF: 109 ₽
- XF: 926 ₽
- AU: 2286 ₽
- UNC: 2754 ₽
- 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: KOPѢЙ KI. Below the name is a straight line and the abbreviation "K.M." (Kolpinsky Mint). On the left side near the coin's edge is a laurel branch, and on the right, an oak branch. At the base, the branches are intertwined with a ribbon. Raised dots are stamped along the coin's edge. - Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser 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 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 right). Surrounding 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 "A", under the left - the letter "M". The initials of mintmaster Alexei Maleev. Below the initials is the year of minting "1813.". The rim is decorated with dots.
