Catherine the Great Five-Kopek Coin, 1763–1796
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This historic and impressive Russian five-kopek coin dates from the era of Catherine the Great from 1763 to 1796. With a weight of about 50 grams and a diameter of about 42 mm, this is one of the largest coins to be widely circulated in Russia. Although the coins were crudely struck when issued, the coin remains in very fine condition with strong detail for all of the design elements. The coin comes presented in a 9 cm x 9 cm black "magic frame," allowing you to easily see both sides.
Five-Kopek Coin of Catherine the Great, 1763–1796
During the reign of Catherine the Great, the five-kopek coin served as an important denomination in everyday transactions. The main front design features the date encircled by a wreath with the monogram of Catherine the Great, while the back features a double-headed eagle. The two-headed eagle symbolizes Russia's geographical location in the middle of Europe and Asia; the two heads are needed to watch over the two continents to protect Russia's people.
Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great remains one of the most important and influential members of the Romanov Dynasty. She came to power in 1762 when she was just 33 years old after orchestrating a coup that forced her estranged husband, Emperor Peter III to abdicate. He was later assassinated, making Catherine the undisputed monarch of the world's largest nation. Despite her ruthless rise to power, Catherine revitalized Russia into one of the great powers of Europe. Today, her long 34-year reign is known as the Golden Age of the Russian Empire. However, while Catherine's reign achieved substantial growth in the arts, literature, architecture, education, medicine and law, the majority of Russians continued to live as poor serfs or peasants.
Includes:
• Catherine the Great Five-Kopek Coin, 1763–1796
Five-Kopek Coin of Catherine the Great, 1763–1796
During the reign of Catherine the Great, the five-kopek coin served as an important denomination in everyday transactions. The main front design features the date encircled by a wreath with the monogram of Catherine the Great, while the back features a double-headed eagle. The two-headed eagle symbolizes Russia's geographical location in the middle of Europe and Asia; the two heads are needed to watch over the two continents to protect Russia's people.
Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great remains one of the most important and influential members of the Romanov Dynasty. She came to power in 1762 when she was just 33 years old after orchestrating a coup that forced her estranged husband, Emperor Peter III to abdicate. He was later assassinated, making Catherine the undisputed monarch of the world's largest nation. Despite her ruthless rise to power, Catherine revitalized Russia into one of the great powers of Europe. Today, her long 34-year reign is known as the Golden Age of the Russian Empire. However, while Catherine's reign achieved substantial growth in the arts, literature, architecture, education, medicine and law, the majority of Russians continued to live as poor serfs or peasants.
Includes:
• Catherine the Great Five-Kopek Coin, 1763–1796
