5 Kopeks 1757, SPM

Coins-Tsarist Coins

Reverse
The center of the coin is occupied by the monogram of the All-Russian Autocrat Elizabeth I Petrovna. Above it is the crown of the Russian Empire. The year of the coin's minting is split into two parts. To the left of the monogram is the first part—'17', and to the right the second—'57'. Along the left edge of the coin is a laurel branch, and along the right edge a palm branch. At the base, the branches are tied with a ribbon forming a bow.
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire—a double-headed eagle with wings spread. The eagle's heads bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is above and between the heads. On the eagle's breast is the coat of arms of Moscow—a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a dragon with a long spear (the dragon's head is to the right). Around the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. In its right talon the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left—an orb. Below the right talon is the letter 'SP', below the left—'M'. The mintmark of the Saint Petersburg Mint. Along the lower edge is a curved ribbon with the inscription: FIVE • KOPEKS