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1770 EM Russia 5 Kopeks – Catherine II – Large Copper Coin
Offered here is a 1770 EM Russian 5 Kopeks, a substantial large-format copper coin issued during the reign of Catherine II (Catherine the Great).
These impressive Russian copper 5 Kopeks are known for their large size, heavy weight, and bold imperial designs. The EM mint mark identifies production at the Ekaterinburg Mint, one of the major copper-coin mints of the Russian Empire.
The reverse features the large 5 Kopeks denomination and date, while the obverse carries the Russian imperial double-headed eagle. Its oversized format makes this one of the more visually striking copper coins of the 18th century.
🔥 Why This Coin Stands Out
- 1770 Russian 5 Kopeks
- Issued under Catherine II / Catherine the Great
- Large, heavy 18th-century copper coin
- Desirable EM / Ekaterinburg Mint issue
- Classic double-headed imperial eagle design
- Bold large-denomination reverse
- Strong appeal for Russian Empire collectors
- Impressive size compared with typical copper coins
- Great historic type coin from Imperial Russia
🪙 Specifications
- Year: 1770
- Country: Russian Empire
- Ruler: Catherine II
- Denomination: 5 Kopeks
- Mint Mark: EM
- Mint: Ekaterinburg
- Metal: Copper
- Type: Large Copper 5 Kopeks
- Obverse: Russian Imperial Double-Headed Eagle
- Reverse: 5 Kopeks Denomination & Date
- Edge: Lettered / Decorated depending on variety
- Certification: Raw / Uncertified
These large Catherine II 5 Kopeks were typically struck on very substantial copper planchets, giving them the nickname-like appeal of being a “huge copper coin” among collectors.
💡 Collector Appeal
Perfect for:
- Russian Empire coin collectors
- Catherine the Great collectors
- Large copper coin collectors
- 18th-century world coin collections
- Ekaterinburg Mint collectors
- Imperial eagle collectors
- European history collections
- World type coin collectors
The combination of size, weight, age, and bold imperial imagery makes the Russian 5 Kopeks one of the most recognizable copper issues of the Catherine II era.
⚠️ Please Note
This is a raw, uncertified coin. No numerical grade is being assigned.
Due to the age and large copper format, examples commonly show surface wear, patina, marks, oxidation, planchet irregularities, and other age-related characteristics. Please review the photos carefully for the best assessment of condition.
You will receive the exact 1770 EM Russia 5 Kopeks shown.
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the item\'s description and provide the best representation of the coin\'s surfaces, patina, details, and overall condition.
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