• Massive 5 Kopek copper coin from the reign of Catherine the Great, weighing an average of 51 grams, nearly twice as heavy as a U.S. silver dollar!!

• Features the Romanov coat of arms, a two-headed eagle, and Catherine's monogram "E T," with a design that influenced British coinage.

• Issued during Catherine's transformative rule over Russia, between 1767 and 1796, this coin comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is a monumental piece of numismatic history.

This impressive Russian 5 Kopek copper coin, issued during the reign of Catherine the Great (1767-1796), is a fitting tribute to the might of one of history’s most powerful rulers. Weighing an average of 51 grams, it is the largest copper coin ever used in regular circulation—nearly double the weight of a U.S. silver dollar. Catherine’s influence extended far beyond Russia; the oversized design of her coin even inspired the British "cartwheel" twopence, minted in 1797, a year after her death.

For a coin like the Russian 5 Kopek of Catherine the Great, a High Grade (HG) would suggest that the coin has been very well preserved, with many of its original details and features still visible, despite its age. 

The 5 Kopek, part of a long tradition of Russian coinage, features the Romanov coat of arms, a two-headed eagle, on one side, and the monogram "E T" (for Ekaterina Tsarina) on the other, alongside the year of issue. The term "Kopek" derives from the Russian word for spear, referencing St. George, whose image had appeared on Russian coins since the 15th century. The oversized 5 Kopek was originally introduced by Empress Elizabeth in 1758, but under Catherine, it grew larger, heavier, and more finely crafted.

As a ruler, Catherine presided over the Golden Age of the Russian Empire, transforming it into a formidable power with her sweeping reforms. Her subtle diplomacy played a key role in global politics, including during the American Revolution, where she quietly supported the colonies by refusing to aid the British. This coin, a monumental piece of history, is a testament to Catherine's enduring legacy. Complete with a Certificate of Authenticity, this rare piece is a must-have for collectors.