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2 Kopecks - Ekaterina II ТМ
| Copper | 20.48 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1787-1788 |
| Value | 2 Kopecks (2 Копейки) (0.02) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20.48 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear (St. George) slaying dragon. Legend under the horseman.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
Т М
ДВЕ∙КОПЕЙКИ
Translation: Two Kopecks
Edge
Reticulated
Comment
Mintmarks:ЕМ - Ekaterinburg Mint (C#58.3)
ММ - Krasny Mint, Moscow (C#58.5)
СПМ - St. Petersburg Mint (C#58.6)
Without mintmark - Sestroretsk Mint (C#58.1)
ТМ - Tauric Mint, Feodosiya (C#58.4)
АМ - Anninsky Mint (58.2)
Interesting fact
The 2 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire featuring Ekaterina II (ТМ) and minted between 1787-1788 is interesting because it was produced during a time of significant economic and political change in Russia. The coin's mintage was part of a larger effort by Ekaterina II to reform the Russian economy and monetary system, which had been struggling due to inflation and debasement of the currency. The coin's design, featuring the empress on one side and the imperial eagle on the other, symbolized the power and authority of the Russian monarchy during this time. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice to reduce the cost of production and increase the availability of coinage in circulation. Overall, this coin represents an interesting intersection of politics, economics, and numismatics during a pivotal period in Russian history.
