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Silver Coin – Congress Kingdom of Poland under the Russian Empire | Nicholas I | 2 Złote / 30 Kopecks 1839 – Warsaw Mint - Historical silver coin issued by the Congress Kingdom of Poland during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia (1825–1855). The coin reflects the dual monetary system used in Poland under Russian rule, showing both the Polish and Russian denominations. Reverse: Central inscription: 30 КОПѢЕКЪ 2 ZŁOTE 1839 Dual denomination: 30 Russian Kopecks / 2 Polish Złote. Around the rim appears the Russian silver content inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 1 ЗОЛ 25½ ДОЛИ meaning: “Pure silver – 1 zolotnik and 25½ dolya” (traditional Russian weight measurement indicating the silver content). Obverse: Imperial Russian double-headed eagle beneath the imperial crown, holding the sceptre and orb. The wings display heraldic shields of the empire, with the Polish emblem incorporated in the design. Below the eagle are the mint initials: M W – Mennica Warszawska (Warsaw Mint). Specifications: Country: Congress Kingdom of Poland (Russian Empire) Ruler: Nicholas I Year: 1839 Mint: Warsaw Denomination: 2 Złote / 30 Kopecks Silver purity: .868 fine silver Catalogue weight: 6.20 g Actual weight: 6.08 g Diameter: approx. 26 mm Edge: oblique reeded References: C#132 / Gumowski 2547 Condition: circulated example with natural age toning and wear, especially on the high points of the imperial eagle. The date, legends, and mint marks remain clearly visible.