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2 Roubles - Peter I
| Gold (.781) | 4.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1718-1720 |
| Value | 2 Roubles (2 Рублей) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.781) |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
In the centre the image of St. Andrew with a raised right hand.
KM#158.1 - St. Andrew with normal date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
М·НОВА·ЦЕНА·ДВА·РƔБЛI·1718
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Translation: New coin, worth two Roubles
Edge
Ornamental
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Roubles - Peter I 1718-1720 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Peter the Great, who was the ruler of Russia from 1682 to 1725. Peter the Great implemented numerous reforms aimed at modernizing Russia, and the minting of this coin was part of his efforts to establish a new monetary system for the country. The coin's design features an image of Peter the Great on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Russian Empire during his reign.
