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2 Kopecks - Alexander II
| Copper | 10.24 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1867 |
| Value | 2 Kopecks (2 Копейки) (0.02) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.24 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Value, date within wreath, mintmark at the bottom.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
❁ 2 ❁
КОПѢЙКИ
1864.
Е. М.
Translation: 2 Kopecks
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:Е.М. - Yekaterinburg Mint (Y#4a.1)
В.М. - Warsaw Mint (Y#4a.2)
Interesting fact
The 2 Kopecks coin featuring Alexander II was minted during a time of significant change in Russia. Alexander II was known for his efforts to modernize and liberalize Russia, and his reign saw the emancipation of serfs, the expansion of education and transportation, and the establishment of a constitution. The coin itself is a symbol of this period of change and growth in Russian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 Е.М. | 14772000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 Е.М. | 19239200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 Е.М. | 18547200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 Е.М. | 16889600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 Е.М. | 21703200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 Е.М. | 14175200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 Е.М. | 26921800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 Е.М. | 21889600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 Е.М. | 8970400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kopecks - Alexander II 1859-1867 coin.
