5 Kopeks - Pavel I Overstrike; Catherine II 10 Kopeks
| Copper | 51.2 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Paul I (1796-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1791-1796 |
| Value | 5 Kopecks (5 Копеек) (0.05) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 51.2 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#270566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram of Ekaterina II divides date within wreath. Underneath: remains of 10 kopeks: denomination; year.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
17 93
I E II
Underneath:
10
ДЕСЯТЬ
КОПѢЕКЪ
1796
Translation:
17 93
I E II (Ekaterina II)
Underneath:
10
TEN
KOPEKS
1796
Edge
Reticulated or slant-reeded
Comment
In 1797 (the first full year of Paul I's reign), designs of Catherine II's 5 kopeks of 1791-1796 were struck over Catherine II's 10 kopeks from her abortive 1796 reduced coinagehttps://rarcoin.ru/publ/ekaterina_ii_1762_1796/cena_monet_ekateriny_ii_1796_g/5_kopeek_1796_goda_pavlovskij_perechekan/171-1-0-948
From Bitkin:
Interesting fact
The 5 Kopeks coin with an overstrike of Catherine II 10 Kopeks, issued during the reign of Pavel I (1791-1796) is a rare and unique coin. It was created by overstriking a 10 Kopeks coin of Catherine II with a 5 Kopeks die, resulting in a coin with a unique combination of features from both coins. This process was done to create new coins quickly and efficiently, as there was a shortage of copper coins at the time. This coin is now highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
