5 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (СПМ) 1763-1788 front 5 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (СПМ) 1763-1788 back
5 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (СПМ) 1763-1788 photo
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5 Kopecks - Ekaterina II СПМ

 
Copper 51.2 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1763-1788
Value
5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
51.2 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91401
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle, initials divided below.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
С∙П М
ПЯТЬ ∙ КОПѢЕКЪ

Translation:
SPM
Five Kopecks

Edge

Reticulated

Comment

Mintmarks:
Without mintmark – unknown mint (C#59.1)
АМ – Anninsky Mint (C#59.2)
ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#59.3)
ТМ – Tauric Mint (C#59.4)
КМ – Suzun Mint (C#59.5)
ММ – Krasny Mint, Moscow (C#59.6)
СПМ – St. Petersburg Mint (C#59.7)
СМ – Sestroretsk Mint (C#59.8)

Interesting fact

The 5 Kopecks coin featuring Ekaterina II (СПМ) 1763-1788 from the Russian Empire is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was known for her extensive territorial expansion and cultural reforms. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during her reign that featured her portrait, and it was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the empire. Additionally, the fact that it is made of copper and weighs 51.2 grams adds to its unique historical and numismatic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1763 СПМ 13428000 - - - - - -
1764 СПМ 3073000 - - - - - -
1765 СПМ 2374000 - - - - - -
1766 СПМ 3719000 - - - - - -
1788 СПМ - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (СПМ) 1763-1788 coin.