Russian Empire 2 Roubles - Peter I, 1718 – 1720
Information
Country
Russian Empire
Russian Empire
Currency
Rouble
(1700 – 1917)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Roubles
Year
1718 – 1720
Ruler
Peter I the Great
(1682–1721)
Composition
Gold (.781)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
4.1
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Roubles from Russian Empire. Issued from 1718 to 1720. Struck in Gold (.781). Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.1 g.
- Obverse
- Portrait of Peter I. (Tsar Peter Alexeyevich Autocrat of all Russia)
- Reverse
- In the centre the image of St. Andrew with a raised right hand. KM#158.1 - St. Andrew with normal date. (New coin, worth two Roubles)
- Edge
- Ornamental
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1720 | — | KM#158.1; obverse legend "САМОД·"; reverse legend "М·НОВА·"; Krasny Mint, Moscow | ||
| 1720 | — | KM#158.2; obverse legend "САМОД·"; reverse legend "М·НОВА·"; divided date; Krasny Mint, Moscow | ||
| 1718 | — | KM#158.2; obverse legend "САМОД·"; reverse legend "М·НОВА·"; divided date; Krasny Mint, Moscow | ||
| 1718 L | — | KM#158.1; obverse legend "САМОД·"; reverse legend "М·НОВА·"; Krasny Mint, Moscow | ||
| 1718 L | — | KM#158.2; obverse legend "САМОД·"; reverse legend "М·НОВА·"; divided date; Krasny Mint, Moscow | ||
| 1718 L | — | KM#158.3; obverse legend "САМОД·"; reverse legend "М·НОВ·"; Krasny Mint, Moscow | ||
| 1718 L | — | KM#158.4: narrow head bust type; "САМОДЕРЖЕЦ"; Krasny Mint, Moscow |
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