Catherine II The Great Russian 5 Kopek (AD 1767-1796) NGC

Add an impressive piece to your collection with this Russian 5 Kopek of Catherine II The Great (AD 1767–1796), certified and slabbed by NGC. These massive copper coins are a fitting symbol of one of Russia’s most powerful and influential rulers.

Catherine the Great presided over a golden age of Russian expansion, culture, and military strength. During her reign, she introduced wide-reaching reforms, expanded Russia’s borders, and elevated the empire into a major European power. Her leadership style was bold and unapologetically grand — traits reflected even in the coinage of her era.

The 5 Kopek coin stands out as the largest copper denomination regularly issued for circulation, weighing an impressive average of 51 grams — nearly twice as heavy as a U.S. silver dollar. With its wide flan and bold design, including the crowned double-headed eagle of the Russian Empire and the imperial cypher of Catherine II, it is a striking and unmistakable artifact of 18th-century Russia.

These coins were hand-struck at various mints across the empire, and many show strong, bold details despite their rougher production methods. Each piece represents the might and ambition of Catherine’s reign and offers collectors a tangible connection to one of the most legendary rulers of the modern era.

NGC certification ensures authenticity and protection, making this historical giant of a coin a worthy addition to any serious collection of world or Russian numismatics.