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5 Kopecks - Pavel I
| Silver (.868) | 1.04 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Paul I (1796-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1798-1800 |
| Value | 5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.868) |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Denomination, laurel twigs.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
5
КОПѢЕКЪ
1798∙
С∙ М∙
М∙ Б∙
Translation:
5 Kopecks
S.M.
M.B.
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Comment
Initials:МБ - Mikhail Bobrovshikov
ФЦ - Fedor Cetreus
ОМ - Osip Meijer
Interesting fact
The 5 Kopecks coin from the Russian Empire, minted during the reign of Pavel I (1798-1800), is interesting because it was made of silver (.868) and weighed 1.04 grams, which was a significant change from the previous copper coins. This change in material and weight was done to combat inflation and to align the coinage with the new monetary system introduced by Pavel I. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique features make it stand out in the history of Russian numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 СМ МБ | 113995 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kopecks - Pavel I 1798-1800 coin.
