E-auction 157-95507 - fwo_388156 - RUSSIA 2 Kopecks aigle bicéphale 1812 Ekaterinbourg

RUSSIA 2 Kopecks aigle bicéphale 1812 Ekaterinbourg VG

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Estimate :	10 €
Price :	4 €
Maximum bid :	4 €
End of the sale :	18 April 2016 17:31:30
bidders :	3 bidders

Type : 2 Kopecks aigle bicéphale

Date: 1812

Mint name / Town : Ekaterinbourg

Quantity minted : 132085000

Metal : copper

Diameter : 28,82 mm

Orientation dies : 12 h.

Weight : 12,45 g.

Edge : lisse

Catalogue references :

KM.19/118.3

Obverse

Obverse legend : 1812.

Obverse description : aigle bicéphale surmonté d’une couronne fermée, tenant un sceptre et un orbe, écusson de la Moscovie.

Reverse

Reverse legend : (LÉGENDE EN CYRILLIQUE).

Reverse description : au centre de deux rameaux, couronne impériale.

Commentary

Le véritable nom de cet atelier est Izhorsky Zavod (du nom de la rivière voisine l’Izhora). Située à Kolpino à 26 km de Saint Petersbourg, cette manufacture fut créée en 1722 par le tsar Pierre Ier. Fonderie du tsar rattachée à l’amirauté, Izhorsky Zavod est toujours en activité et fait désormais partie du groupe métallurgique et d’équipement industriel OMZ.
The real name of this workshop is Izhorsky Zavod (from the name of the nearby Izhora River). Located in Kolpino, 26 km from Saint Petersburg, this factory was founded in 1722 by Tsar Peter I. The Tsar's foundry attached to the Admiralty, Izhorsky Zavod is still in operation and is now part of the OMZ metallurgical and industrial equipment group.