5 Kopecks, 1779, EM, Ekaterinburg mint
Catherine II (1762 - 1796)
Obverse: Crowned small monogram within wreath, date at monogram.
Lettering: 17 / E II / 79
Reverse: Crowned double-headed eagle, mintmark divided below. Eagle of 1780-1787 pattern.
Lettering: E / М / ПЯТЬ ∙ КОПѢЕКЪ
Edge: Reticulated
Identification
Bitkin, V. (2003). Composite catalogue of Russian coins, Part II (1740-1917). Kiev: Yunona-Moneta
number: 630
Rarity: - (More than 100 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: 5 Kopecks
Value: 0.05
Currency: Rouble
Year: 1779
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Ekaterinburg
Mint mark: EM
Minting type: hammered
Mintage: 39731877
Parameters
Material: Copper
Diameter (mm): ~42-43
Shape: Round
ObvRev: medallic
