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5 Kopecks - Elizabeth
| Silver (.802) | 1.21 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Elizabeth (1741-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1756-1761 |
| Value | 5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.802) |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Eagle in the clouds; denomination; year.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
17 61
5
КОП
СПБ
Translation:
5 Kop. (Kopecks)
SPB
Edge
Threadlike
Comment
C# 15.1: d – 16 mmC# 15.2: d – 13,5 mm
Interesting fact
The 5 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, minted during the reign of Elizabeth (1756-1761), was made of silver with a purity level of .802. This means that the coin contains 80.2% silver and 19.8% other metals, which was a common composition for silver coins during that time period. Despite being made of a relatively low-value metal, the coin still holds historical significance and is sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1757 СПБ | 3499094 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1758 СПБ | 3577000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1759 СПБ | 881800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 СПБ | 420000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 СПБ | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kopecks - Elizabeth 1756-1761 coin.
