5 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (Pattern) 1763 front 5 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (Pattern) 1763 back
5 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (Pattern) 1763 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

5 Kopecks - Ekaterina II Pattern

1763 year
Silver (.750) 1.2 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Pattern
Year
1763
Value
5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#221789
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Face value.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ПЯТЬ
КОПѢЕКЪ
1763

Translation:
Five Kopecks
1763

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (Pattern) 1763 from the Russian Empire is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was known for her extensive collection of coins and medals. This coin is a rare example of a pattern coin, which was minted as a trial or sample coin and was not meant for circulation. It is made of silver (.750) and weighs 1.2 grams, making it a unique and valuable addition to any coin collection.