This authentic 5 Kopecks coin was struck at the Ekaterinenburg mint (EM) in 1767 — right in the heart of the years when the first major Volga German colonies were being established along the Volga River under Empress Catherine the Great.
Each coin is a one-of-a-kind historical artifact, shaped by more than 250 years of honest circulation wear. Carefully sourced from private collections, dealers, and auctions worldwide, we hand-select only those with clear dates and the distinctive crowned “Е II” monogram for the best display value.
Perfect as a thoughtful and unique gift for anyone proud of their Volga German roots — a tangible link to the exact era their ancestors first settled in Russia.
For a list of colonies, associated family names and settlements from this year refer to our master list here.
Dimensions:
Weight: 58.12 g Diameter: 41.82 mm x 42.41 mm Thickness: 5.75 mm (at center)
* Photo Note: The uncased image is brightly lit to show fine details. The coin appears darker under normal lighting, as seen in the cased photos. Brekke and Bitkin references are our best estimate only and not guaranteed.*
