5 Kopecks - Elizabeth


Copper	51.19 g	41 mm

Description

Issuer	Russian Empire
Empress	Elizabeth (1741-1762)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1758-1762
Value	5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05)
Currency	Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition	Copper
Weight	51.19 g
Diameter	41 mm
Thickness	4.9 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#19794
Rarity index	42%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle; value.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ПЯТЬ ∙ КОПѢЕКЪ

Translation: Five Kopecks

Edge

Reticulated

Comment

C#9.1 - Ekaterinburg and Sestroretsk mints, coins cannot be identified by mints.
C#9.2 - without mintmark, Ekaterinburg mint.
C#9.3 - ММ, Krasny Mint, Moscow.

Interesting fact

The 5 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, minted during the reign of Elizabeth (1758-1762), features an interesting design element. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a crowned Elizabeth, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Russian Empire, surrounded by a wreath. This design was a departure from the traditional design of Russian coins, which typically featured the imperial eagle on the reverse. The use of the wreath and coat of arms on the 5 Kopecks coin was a nod to the Western-style coins that were popular in Europe at the time. This design change was a significant departure from the traditional Russian coinage design and showed the influence of Western culture on Russian numismatics during Elizabeth's reign.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1758	22681000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1759	23357092	-	-	-	-	-	-
1760	25887388	-	-	-	-	-	-
1761	26282434	-	-	-	-	-	-
1762	6812710	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kopecks - Elizabeth 1758-1762 coin.