980JPH

Russia. Moldavia

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Russia. Moldavia
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Denomination 2 Para/ 3 Kopeck (Neccesity COIN)
Date Struck 1772
Mint Bukovina. STRUCK FROM MELT DOWN TURKISH CANNON!
Obv: Arms.
Rev: Value in square.
Reference Bitkin 1247.
Grade Fine+ , seldom seen on market
Historical Info:
During the Russo-Turkish War (1768-1774) a special coinage was made for the area, also known as Sadagura coins, the first commune coins in both provinces. The Russian administrator Marshall Rumeanatsev agreed to Baron Gartenberg plan of building mint in Bukovina city. Due to lack of material: for these coins and patterns, the bronze was used from captured Turkish cannons!