2 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I (Pattern; СПБ) 1840 front 2 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I (Pattern; СПБ) 1840 back
2 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I (Pattern; СПБ) 1840 photo
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2 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I Pattern; СПБ

1840 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Pattern
Year
1840
Value
2 Kopecks (2 Копейки) (0.02)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#101967
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Value, date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
2
КОПѢЙКИ
СЕРЕБРОМЪ
1842.
С.П.Б.

Translation:
2 Kopecks silver
S.P.B.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mintmarks:
Е.М. - Ekaterinburg Mint (C#145.1)
С.М. - Suzun Mint (C#145.4)
С.П.М. - Izhora Mint (C#145.3)
С.П.Б. - St. Petersburg Mint (C#145.2)
M.W. - Warsaw Mint (C#145.5)

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I (Pattern; СПБ) 1840 from the Russian Empire, made of Copper, is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted with a unique design that features the profile of Tsar Nikolai I on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the Russian Empire. This design was only used for a short period of time, making it a highly prized collector's item. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin adds to its rarity and value, as it was not a common practice for the Russian Empire to use this metal for coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1840 С.П.Б. - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kopecks Serebrom - Nikolai I (Pattern; СПБ) 1840 coin.