Sadagorskii 2 Paras / 3 Kopecks

Country of Origin: Moldavia and Wallachia (Russian Occupation)

Year of Issue: 1771

Denomination: 2 Paras / 3 Kopecks

Composition: Bronze/Copper (recycled from captured Turkish cannons)

Sadagorskii 2 Paras / 3 Kopecks

Brief Description

A thick copper coin featuring a crowned double coat of arms of Moldavia (ox head) and Wallachia (bird) supported by two standing heraldic icons; the date 1771 is visible below the crowns.

Historical Significance

Minted during the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774) by the Russian army to serve as local currency in the occupied Danubian Principalities. These coins were famously struck from the metal of captured Ottoman bronze cannons.

Estimated Value

$50 - $250 USD (Depending on condition)

Care Instructions

Store in a PVC-free plastic holder or acid-free paper envelope. Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives, as the original patina is highly valued by collectors; handle by the edges only.

Created At: 2026-02-23T03:04:03.371397