2 Kopecks - Nicholas II 1898 front 2 Kopecks - Nicholas II 1898 back
2 Kopecks - Nicholas II 1898 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Kopecks - Nicholas II

1898 year
Copper 6.17 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Type
Pattern
Year
1898
Value
2 Kopecks (2 Копейки) (0.02)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.17 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#316127
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value flanked by stars within beaded circle. Letters and date in retrograde

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
АДОГ 8981
*2*
ИКЙѢПОК
Б. П. С.

Translation:
1898 year
2 Kopecks
S. P. B.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Kopecks - Nicholas II 1898 coin from the Russian Empire is interesting because it features a unique design that was never officially adopted for circulation. The coin was minted as a trial piece, and only a small number were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.