E-auction 315-233177 - fwo_496644 - RUSSIA 2 Kopecks aigle bicéphale 1814 Izhora

RUSSIA 2 Kopecks aigle bicéphale 1814 Izhora VF

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Estimate :	15 €
Price :	7 €
Maximum bid :	15 €
End of the sale :	29 April 2019 17:02:00
bidders :	3 bidders

Type : 2 Kopecks aigle bicéphale

Date: 1814

Mint name / Town : Izhora

Quantity minted : 44970000

Metal : copper

Diameter : 30,5 mm

Orientation dies : 12 h.

Weight : 13,30 g.

Edge : lisse

Catalogue references :

KM.19/118.3

Obverse

Obverse legend : ПС / 1814..

Obverse description : Aigle bicéphale surmonté d’une couronne.

Reverse

Reverse legend : (LÉGENDE EN CYRILLIQUE) 2 / КОПѢЙ / КИ. / И.М..

Reverse description : dans le champ entre deux rameaux et couronne.

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 (named after the nearby Izhora River). Located in Kolpino, 26 km from St. Petersburg, this factory was founded in 1722 by Tsar Peter I. The Tsar's foundry, attached to the Admiralty, is still in operation and is now part of the OMZ metallurgical and industrial equipment group.