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2 Kopecks - Elizabeth value above horseman
| Copper | 20.48 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Elizabeth (1741-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1757-1761 |
| Value | 2 Kopecks (2 Копейки) (0.02) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20.48 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#45135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear (St. George) slaying dragon. Legend under the horseman.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ДВЕ КОПЕИКИ
Translation: Two Kopecks
Edge
Reticulated or lettered
Comment
According to Bitkin's catalogue:- Edge 5: Reticulated;
- Edge 4: ЕКАТИРИНБꙊРСКОГО ☘ ДВОРА ☘, "trefoil-like" sign;
- Edge 4¹: МОСКОВСКОГО <•> МАНЕТНОГО <•> ДВОРА <•> <•>, horizontal rhombus, with a dot inside;
- Edge 4²: С.ПЕТЕРБꙊРХСКАГО <> МАНЕТНОГО <> ДВОРА <>, horizontally, rhombus in rhombus;
Due to the re-minting of coins at the Ekaterinburg Mint, some coins used previous coins edges types from the 1 kopeck type of 1755-1757 (#4¹), the 5 kopecks type of 1723-1730 (#4²) on top of the mint's own type (#4). The three types of edge are known for the years 1757, 1758, 1759 and 1760 while 1761 is known with edge #4 only.
More information: numar.ru and coins.su.
Interesting fact
The 2 Kopecks coin featuring Elizabeth (value above horseman) was minted during the reign of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, who ruled from 1741 to 1762. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during her reign that featured her portrait and were designed to promote her image as a powerful and benevolent leader. The coin's design, which features Elizabeth's portrait above a horseman, symbolizes her role as the protector of the Russian people and her commitment to maintaining the empire's military strength.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1759 | 5053142 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 | 595614 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 | 6338 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kopecks - Elizabeth (value above horseman) 1757-1761 coin.
