2 Kopecks - Pavel I (Novodel) 1797 front 2 Kopecks - Pavel I (Novodel) 1797 back
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2 Kopecks - Pavel I Novodel

1797 year
Copper 20.48 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
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
References
Numista
N#91121
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.