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2 Kopecks - Nikolai I / Aleksandr II
| Copper | 10.24 g | 28.15 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas I (1825-1855) Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1859 |
| Value | 2 Kopecks (2 Копейки) (0.02) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.24 g |
| Diameter | 28.15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Denomination, date and mint mark.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
❁ 2 ❁
КОПѢЙКИ
1856.
Е.М.
Translation: 2 Kopecks
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rulers: Nikolai I (1825-1855), Aleksandr II (1855-1881).Mintmarks:
ЕМ - Ekaterinburg Mint (C#150.1)
В.М. - Warsaw Mint (C#150.3)
Interesting fact
The 2 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Nikolai I and Aleksandr II, has an interesting fact associated with it. The coin was minted during a time of great change in Russia, with Nikolai I ruling from 1825 to 1855 and Aleksandr II ruling from 1855 to 1881. During this period, Russia experienced significant modernization and reform, including the emancipation of serfs in 1861. Despite the changes, the coin remained a standard circulation coin and was made of copper, weighing 10.24 grams. This coin serves as a reminder of the tumultuous period in Russian history and the efforts made towards progress and modernization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 Е.М. | 2206400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 Е.М. | 8356000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 Е.М. | 6874000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 Е.М. | 7560800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 Е.М. | 454800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 Е.М. | 8586600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 Е.М. | 9167200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 Е.М. | 3359200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 Е.М. | 10028000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 Е.М. | 14772000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kopecks - Nikolai I / Aleksandr II 1850-1859 coin.
