Russia. Catherine II. 5 Kopeks 1766 СМ (No reserve price)
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This ungraded Russian Empire copper 5-kopeck coin was issued under Catherine II in 1766 at the Sestroretsk Mint, with a netlike edge, a weight of 51.2 g and a diameter of 42 mm.
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Russian Empire – Catherine II (The Great) – 5 Kopecks 1766 СМ (Sestroretsk Mint) – Copper – Netlike Edge – Rare!
Description:
Issuer: Russian Empire
Empress: Catherine II (The Great, 1762–1796)
Denomination: 5 Kopecks
Year: 1766
Mint: Sestroretsk Mint (CM)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 51.2 g (standard normative weight)
Diameter: 42 mm
Edge: Netlike, Mesh edge (сетчатый гурт)
Catalog References:
Bitkin (Биткин): #602
Conros (Конрос): #180/87
Uzdenikov (Узденников): #2680
Condition ,Grade:
Circulated condition with natural dark copper patina, clear details on both the crowned double-headed eagle (obverse) and the Empress's monogram with the year 1766 (reverse). Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully to form your own impression of the grade.
Historical Background & Rarity:
The 5-kopeck coins minted at the Sestroretsk Mint (СМ) during the reign of Catherine the Great are significantly scarcer and more sought after by collectors compared to regular issues from Yekaterinburg (EM) or Moscow (MM). Featuring the characteristic large module (42 mm, ~51.2 grams) and a complex netlike edge, this is a classic and highly desirable type for any serious collection of Russian Imperial copper coinage.
Russian Empire – Catherine II (The Great) – 5 Kopecks 1766 СМ (Sestroretsk Mint) – Copper – Netlike Edge – Rare!
Description:
Issuer: Russian Empire
Empress: Catherine II (The Great, 1762–1796)
Denomination: 5 Kopecks
Year: 1766
Mint: Sestroretsk Mint (CM)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 51.2 g (standard normative weight)
Diameter: 42 mm
Edge: Netlike, Mesh edge (сетчатый гурт)
Catalog References:
Bitkin (Биткин): #602
Conros (Конрос): #180/87
Uzdenikov (Узденников): #2680
Condition ,Grade:
Circulated condition with natural dark copper patina, clear details on both the crowned double-headed eagle (obverse) and the Empress's monogram with the year 1766 (reverse). Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully to form your own impression of the grade.
Historical Background & Rarity:
The 5-kopeck coins minted at the Sestroretsk Mint (СМ) during the reign of Catherine the Great are significantly scarcer and more sought after by collectors compared to regular issues from Yekaterinburg (EM) or Moscow (MM). Featuring the characteristic large module (42 mm, ~51.2 grams) and a complex netlike edge, this is a classic and highly desirable type for any serious collection of Russian Imperial copper coinage.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Russia
Year/period and variation
1766 СМ
Ruler
Catherine II
Denomination
5 Kopeks
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
51.2 g
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