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2 Kopecks - Nikolai I / Aleksandr II Warsaw
| 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 | 1850-1860 |
| 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#63929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Denomination, date and mint mark.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
* 2 *
КОПѢЙКИ
1851.
В.М.
Translation:
2 Kopecks
W.M.
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, was minted during a time of significant change in Russia. The coin was minted from 1850 to 1860, a period that saw the country undergo major reforms, including the emancipation of serfs in 1861. This coin is a tangible representation of the transition from an feudal society to a modernizing empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 В.М. | 298382 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 В.М. | 199121 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 В.М. | 2642 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 В.М. | 147560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 В.М. | 1347476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 В.М. | 1190090 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 В.М. | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 В.М. | 1595340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 В.М. | 1609460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Warsaw) 1850-1860 coin.
