2 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (Pattern) ND (1787-1789) front 2 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (Pattern) ND (1787-1789) back
2 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (Pattern) ND (1787-1789) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Kopecks - Ekaterina II Pattern ND

 
Copper 24.46 g 39.85 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Pattern
Years
1787-1789
Value
2 Kopecks (2 Копейки) (0.02)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
24.46 g
Diameter
39.85 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#316136
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. George on horse slaying dragon.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ДВЕ∙КОПЕЙКИ

Translation: 2 Kopecks

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (Pattern) ND (1787-1789) coin from the Russian Empire features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a crowned double-headed eagle with wings spread wide, holding a scepter and an orb. This design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Russian Empire during the reign of Catherine the Great.