Russian Empire 2 Kopecks - Elizabeth, 1757 – 1761
value above horseman
Information
Country
Russian Empire
Russian Empire
Currency
Rouble
(1700 – 1917)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Kopecks
Year
1757 – 1761
Ruler
Elizabeth
(1759–1762)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
20.48
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Kopecks from Russian Empire. Issued from 1757 to 1761. Struck in Copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 20.48 g.
- Obverse
- Elizabeth monogram (EP). Crown above.
- Reverse
- Horseman with spear (St. George) slaying dragon. Legend under the horseman. (Two Kopecks)
- Edge
- Reticulated or lettered
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1761 | 6.3K | Lettered edge; Bitkin# 458 | ||
| 1760 | 595.6K | Lettered edge; Bitkin# 455-457 | 6% | |
| 1759 | — | Lettered edge; Bitkin# 451-453 | 3% | |
| 1759 | 5.1M | Reticulated edge; Bitkin# 454 | 14% | |
| 1758 | — | Lettered edge; Bitkin# 447-449 | 46% | |
| 1758 | — | Reticulated edge; Bitkin# 450 | 3% | |
| 1757 | — | Lettered edge; Bitkin# 443-445 | 14% | |
| 1757 | — | Reticulated edge; Bitkin# 446 | 22% |
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