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2 Kopecks - Pavel I Novodel
1797 yearCopper | 20.48 g | 39 mm |
Issuer | Russian Empire |
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Emperor | Paul I (1796-1801) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1797 |
Value | 2 Kopecks (2 Копейки) (0.02) |
Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 20.48 g |
Diameter | 39 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#91121 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
2
КОПЕЙКИ
1797
Translation: 2 Kopecks
Edge
Threadlike
Interesting fact
The 2 Kopecks - Pavel I (Novodel) 1797 coin from the Russian Empire features an interesting error, where the date "1797" was mistakenly engraved upside down on the die, resulting in the coin being minted with the date appearing inverted. This error has become a unique characteristic of the coin, making it stand out among other coins of its kind.