2 Roubles - Peter I 1720-1721 front 2 Roubles - Peter I 1720-1721 back
2 Roubles - Peter I 1720-1721 photo
© Heritage Auctions

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
1720-1721
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#96917
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: МОНЕТА НОВА ЦЕНА ДВА РƔБЛI 17 20

Translation: New coin, worth two Roubles

Edge

Ornamental

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Roubles - Peter I 1720-1721 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.