5 Kopeks 1873, EM
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₽15 200,00
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- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 16.38 g
- Mintage: 13,052,100 pcs.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: 5 kopeks
- Ruler: Alexander II
- Monetary unit: Kopek
- Mint mark: EM
- Summary: Uzdenikov 3742
- Bitkin: 398
- Conros: 184/12
- Diameter: 32.7 mm
- F: 181 ₽
- VF: 354 ₽
- XF: 1115 ₽
- AU: 10597 ₽
- UNC: 13730 ₽
- Reverse
The denomination (with five-pointed stars to the left and right) and monetary unit are indicated on two lines: ⋆ 5 ⋆ KOPĒEKЪ Below is a decorative divider in the form of two curved lines with a small circle between them. Under the lines is the mint mark 'E.M.'. The central part is separated from the rest of the design by a circle of dots. At the top, around the circumference, is the incuse text: 1873 GODA. On the left side of the coin, along the edge, is a laurel branch, and on the right, an oak branch. At the base, the branches are tied together with a ribbon forming a bow. - Obverse
The center of the obverse features the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire—a double-headed eagle. Both eagle heads bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is between them. All three crowns are connected by a ribbon. On the eagle's breast is the coat of arms of Moscow—a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is to the left). Around the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. The coats of arms on the wings (four on each wing): Kazan, Polish, Taurida, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian, Kiev and Novgorod, Vladimir. In its right talon, the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left, an orb. Along the edge at the top and bottom are two semi-circular cartouches, connected by a diamond-shaped ornament. The upper cartouche bears the raised inscription: MĒDNAYA ROSSĪSKAYA MONETA. The lower cartouche bears the incuse inscription on a ribbon: PYAT' KOPĒEKЪ.
