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2 Kopecks Occupation Coinage
1916 year| Iron | 5.8 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Ober Ost |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 2 Kopecks (0.02) |
| Currency | Ostrubel |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#9868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Large Cyrillic denomination within a beaded Iron Cross design
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
2
КОПѢЙКИ
1916
Translation:
2
Kopecks
1916
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued during the First World War by the German military administration of the East, Ober Ost, which comprised the former Russian governorates of Courland, Grodno, Vilna, Kovno and Suwałki, corresponding to parts of modern-day Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Belarus.
Schön WM lists this coin under Litauen (Lithuania).
Interesting fact
The 1916 Ober Ost 2 Kopecks coin was minted during World War I, specifically during the German occupation of Ober Ost (a region that includes parts of modern-day Poland, Lithuania, and Belarus). The coin was made of iron, which was a common material used for coins during this time period due to the scarcity of other metals. Despite its humble composition, the coin still features a detailed design, including an eagle on the obverse (front) side and a crown on the reverse (back) side. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex political and economic circumstances of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 A | 6972574 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 J | 8017000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kopecks (Occupation Coinage) 1916 coin.
