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5 Kopecks - Ekaterina I КД; Novodel
1726 year| Copper | 14.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine I (1724-1727) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1726 |
| Value | 5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.21 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#150462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination and date inside a cross.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПѦТЬ КОПѢЕКЪ
1726 ГОДА
Translation:
Five Kopecks
1726 year
Edge
Reticulated
Interesting fact
The 5 Kopecks - Ekaterina I (КД; Novodel) 1726 coin from the Russian Empire is interesting because it features a unique design element. The coin's obverse side bears an image of Empress Ekaterina I, while the reverse side features a depiction of a mythical creature known as the "double-headed eagle." This symbol was commonly used in Russian heraldry and represented the unity of the Russian state and the Orthodox Church. The use of this image on the coin highlights the importance of the monarchy and the Orthodox Church in Russian society during that time.
