Catherine the Great of Russia // Huge Copper Coin Dated 1778

Russia. Catherine II "The Great," 1762–1796 AD. Massive Copper 5 Kopeks Coin, 1778-EM, Ekaterinburg Mint. One side displays the crowned monogram “IЄ II” of Catherine the Great within a laurel and palm wreath; date 1778 across the field / The reverse features a crowned double-headed imperial eagle with wings spread, holding scepter and orb; the arms of Moskva appear on the breast, framed by the Order of St. Andrei Первозванного; E м flanks the tail, and the denomination appears on a banner below. Coin reference: Bitkin 620-var. for type. Sharp detail with deep coppery-brown tone. Edges show expected wear from circulation. Measures a massive 41mm, weighs 51.74g. Provenance: Ex De Père, WI collection. *** Issued during the height of Catherine’s reign, this colossal coin reflects the imperial ambition and military strength of 18th-century Russia—both in physical scale and symbolic authority.

— Struck 1778 at Ekaterinburg Mint under Catherine II
— Provenance: Ex-De Père, WI collection
— Diameter 41mm; Weight 51.74g

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