2 Roubles - Peter I 1721-1725 front 2 Roubles - Peter I 1721-1725 back
2 Roubles - Peter I 1721-1725 photo
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2 Roubles - Peter I

 
Gold (.781) 4.1 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Peter I the Great (1682-1721)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1721-1725
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
References
Numista
N#96915
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

In the centre the image of St. Andrew with a raised right hand.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: МОНЕТА·НОВА·ЦЕНА·ДВА·РƔБЛI·17 22

Translation: New coin, worth two Roubles

Edge

Ornamental

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Roubles - Peter I 1721-1725 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 many 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 was made of gold (.781) and weighed 4.1 grams, making it a valuable and significant piece of currency at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1722  - - - - - -
1723  - - - - - -
1724  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Roubles - Peter I 1721-1725 coin.