Russia, 5 Kopeck 1783 E.M

Features
Issuer Russian Empire
Empress Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1763-1796
Value 5 Kopecks (0.05)
Currency Ruble (1700-1921)
Composition Copper
Weight 51.2 g
Diameter 42 mm
Thickness 4 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 8257
References C# 59.1, C# 59.3
Obverse
Crowned monogram of Ekaterina II divides date within wreath.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
17 88
I E II

Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle, initials divided below.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
Е М
ПЯТЬ ∙ КОПѢЕКЪ

Translation:
E M
Five Kopecks

Edge
Reticulated