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In the history of Russian numismatics, the copper 5-kopeck coins from the reign of Catherine II hold a special place. These coins are considered some of the largest and are among the most collected specimens in Russia.
In the history of Russian numismatics, the copper 5-kopeck coins from the reign of Catherine II hold a special place. These coins are considered some of the largest and are among the most collected specimens in Russia.
Thanks to their availability, they are found in the collections of both novice and experienced numismatists. In their time, these 'pyataks' (five-kopeck coins) were extremely popular, which led to them being minted in huge quantities.
| Item | Cost in kopecks |
| Bouquet of lilies of the valley | 5 |
| Bottle of vodka | 20 |
To understand the value of this coin in the 18th century, one can turn to classic literature. For example, in Karamzin's work 'Poor Liza,' the main character asks for 5 kopecks for a bouquet of lilies of the valley.
And in Radishchev's 'Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow,' it is mentioned that a bottle of vodka cost 20 kopecks. Thus, one can get an idea of the prices at that time.
Today, the value of such a coin is significantly higher. A specimen in good condition can be worth several thousand rubles.
