5 Kopeks 1778 ЕМ "Royal Crowns (Swedish falsification)" (Russia, Catherine II)
Photo by: Fritz Rudolf Künker, Lübke & Wiedemann
Specification
- MetalCopper
- Weight51,2 g
- Diameter42 mm
- EdgeMeshed
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
- Mintage UNC47,141,819
Description
- CountryRussia
- PeriodCatherine II
- Denomination5 Kopeks
- Year1778
- RulerCatherine II (Empress of Russia)
- MintAvesta
- PurposeCirculation
Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the Russian 5 Kopeks 1778 "Royal Crowns (Swedish falsification)" with mark ЕМ. This copper coin from the times of Catherine II struck at the Avesta Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 8569 sold at the Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG auction for EUR 80,000. Bidding took place March 13, 2008.
How much is the copper coin of Catherine II 5 Kopeks 1778 ЕМ "Royal Crowns (Swedish falsification)"?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a coin 5 Kopeks 1778 "Royal Crowns (Swedish falsification)" with mark ЕМ is 28000 USD. The coin is made of non-precious metal, so in poor condition it may have extremely low value and liquidity.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the 5 Kopeks 1778 "Royal Crowns (Swedish falsification)" with mark ЕМ?
The information on the current value of the Russian coin 5 Kopeks 1778 "Royal Crowns (Swedish falsification)" with the letters ЕМ is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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