2 Kopecks 1916
Coins-Tsarist Coins
- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 6.56 g
- Mintage: 31,500,000 pcs.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 2 kopecks
- Ruler: Nicholas II
- Monetary unit: Kopeck
- Bitkin: 246
- Conros: 202/56
- Diameter: 24.1 mm
- Reverse
The denomination (with asterisks to the left and right) and monetary unit are indicated on two lines: ⋆2⋆ KOPEYKI Below is a decorative divider in the form of two curved lines with a small circle between them. The central part is separated from the rest of the design by a circle of dots. At the top, in a semicircle, is the incuse text: 1916 GODA (1916 YEAR). Along the edge of the coin is a wreath of laurel and oak branches. At the bottom, 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 to the left). Around the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew 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 semicircular cartouches, connected by a diamond-shaped ornament. The top cartouche bears the raised inscription: MEDNAYA ROSSISKAYA MONETA (COPPER RUSSIAN COIN). The bottom cartouche, over a ribbon, bears the incuse line: DVE KOPEYKI (TWO KOPECKS).
