The 1700s Russia 5 Kopeks coin featuring Catherine the Great is a valuable collectible piece from the historical period of the Russian Empire. Made from copper and circulated around 1763, this coin bears the image of the iconic monarch. The elaborate monogram on the obverse, E T, stands for Ekaterina Tsarina; the reverse shows the Romanov two-headed eagle. Catherine’s influence was so great that her extra-large design was copied by the King of England; the British ”cartwheel“ two pence, a similarly large coin, was issued in 1797, a year after Catherine’s death. Her coins, outsized as they are, are a fitting monument to her memory.
Presented in a special wooden box with a stamp, this piece is a unique addition to any coin enthusiast's collection. With its historical significance and unique design, this coin is a must-have for collectors of Russian Imperial-era coins.
The coin received would vary slightly from the coin pictured due to each coin being individually struck and each coin having its own unique wear pattern throughout the years.