2 Kopiikas without mintmark

発行体 Ukraine
年号 1992-1996
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 2 Kopiikas (0.02 UAH)
通貨 Hryvnia (1996-date)
材質 Aluminium
重量 0.64 g
直径 17.3 mm
厚さ 1.2 mm
形状 Round
製造技法 Milled
向き Medal alignment ↑↑
彫刻師 Vasyl Lopata
流通終了年 1 October 2019
参考文献 KM#4a, Schön#23
表面の説明 National arms NOTE: varieties exist in style of lettering. Spacing between date and rim differs.
表面の文字体系 Cyrillic
表面の銘文 Україна 1993
(Translation: Ukraine 1993)
裏面の説明 Value within wreath NOTE: varieties exist in style of lettering. Point above `i` either oval or round.
裏面の文字体系 Cyrillic
裏面の銘文 2 копійки
(Translation: 2 Kopiikas)
Smooth
鋳造所 Luhansk Cartridge Factory(Луганський патронний завод), Ukraine (1991-1996)
Rome, Italy (476-date)
鋳造数 1992 - Very rare - 100
1993 - obv.: large & coarse lettering, rev.: small & fine lettering - 240 000 000
1993 - obv.: small & fine lettering, rev.: large & coarse lettering -
1994 - obv.: small & fine lettering, rev.: large & coarse lettering - 120 000 000
1996 - - 7 000
Numisquare ID 3847880650
追加情報

Historical Context: This 2 Kopiikas coin, dated 1992-1996, represents a foundational numismatic artifact from independent Ukraine's nascent period. Following the Soviet Union's dissolution in 1991, Ukraine established its sovereign monetary system. These initial Kopiikas, alongside the Hryvnia, replaced transitional karbovanets coupons, symbolizing a critical step in economic self-determination. The lack of a mintmark is characteristic of early issues, reflecting the immediate need for national currency during geopolitical transition.

Artistry: The coin's design, attributed to Vasyl Lopata (obverse) and Borys Maksymov (reverse), embodies a post-Soviet nationalistic aesthetic, drawing deeply from Ukrainian heraldry and cultural symbolism. The obverse proudly displays the Tryzub, the national emblem, rendered with clear, bold lines. The reverse features the denomination and year encircled by a stylized wreath of oak leaves and kalyna berries, a motif rich in historical and folkloric significance, underscoring the new nation's distinct visual identity.

Technical/Grading: Struck in lightweight aluminium (0.64 gg, 17.3 mmmm), this coin is susceptible to specific technical strike characteristics. High-points for grading include the Tryzub's upper prongs and central element on the obverse, and the numerals' raised edges and intricate details of the kalyna berries and oak leaves on the reverse wreath. Due to aluminium's soft nature and small flan, specimens often exhibit weak strikes on finer details, particularly within the wreath. Bag marks and circulation wear are common.

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