5 Kopecks - Pavel I (Novodel) 1797 front 5 Kopecks - Pavel I (Novodel) 1797 back
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5 Kopecks - Pavel I Novodel

1797 year
Silver (.868) 1.46 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Paul I (1796-1801)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1797
Value
5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
1.46 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91404
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Denomination, laurel twigs.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
5
КОПѢЕКЪ
1797
С М
Ф Ц

Translation:
5 Kopecks
SM
FC

Edge

Threadlike

Interesting fact

The 5 Kopecks - Pavel I (Novodel) 1797 coin from the Russian Empire features an interesting error, where the mintmaster's initials "И.М." (I.M.) are engraved upside down on the reverse side of the coin. This error has become a notable characteristic of the coin and is highly sought after by collectors.