RUSSIA - Empire, Paul I, 1796 EM, 5 Kopeks overstrike on Catherine II 10 Kopeks, Extra Fine

A nice and scarce overstrike of Catherine II’s 5 Kopek design, struck over her 10 Kopeks

Obv: Crowned double-headed eagle with mint EM divided below, denomination on ribbon below

Rev: Crowned monogram of Ekaterina II divides date within wreath; one of the host coin’s dots is visible, along with some of the denticles

Edge: Reticulated

Ekaterinburg Mint
Bitkin 109 ; Conros 180/71
Copper, 50.8 mm

NOTE: This coin is not available for export to Russia at this time.