5 Kopecks - Ekaterina I Plate money
1726 year| Copper | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Square |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
The 5 Kopecks - Ekaterina I (Plate money) 1726 coin from the Russian Empire made of Copper is interesting because it was part of a unique monetary system in Russian history. The "plate money" coins were made of copper plates that were stamped with the denomination and empress's name, and were used as a form of currency during the reign of Empress Ekaterina I. This coin is a rare example of a non-circulating coin from that era, and its copper material makes it stand out among other coins of its time.
