Part I: Russian Coins & Medals Catherine II, 1762-1796 Recoinage by Paul (1797). 5 Kopecks, 17(93) EM. 52 mm. 41.94 gm. Bit 102, B 10 (S), Uzd 2858 (S). Overstruck on a Catherine II 10 Kopecks 1796. Eagle over cipher, cipher in wreath over value and date. The cipher and the reverse legend and date of the host coin quite clear, in fact we see more of the host coin than the overstrike. Unusually large flan. Remarkable. Toffee- brown Good very fine
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