3 Para 1 Dengi / 5 Kopecks Pattern

€70,851.00
IssuerMoldavia and Wallachia
Year1771
TypePattern
Value3 Para and 1 Dengi = 5 Kopecks (10⁄3)
CurrencyPara (1771-1774)
CompositionBronze
Weight37.9 g
Dimensions42.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn5, KM#Pn6, MBR#1081
Obverse descriptionStanding stone (similar to a gravestone) with two crossed bead strings at top. With a crowned `E` emblem standing for Ekaterina II. Then the stone is flanked by the flags from both principalities. And date at bottom.
Obverse scriptCyrillic
Obverse lettering1771
Reverse descriptionTwo headed eagle with both heads crowned and a bigger crown at top. A claw holding a sword and the other a staff (or maybe a club). Under each claw the emblem for both principalities. At bottom value and depending on variety the letter `S` standing for Sadagura, where the mint was established.
Reverse scriptCyrillic
Reverse lettering5 КОПѢЕКЪ S
(Translation: 5 Kopecks)
EdgeBroad oak leaves.
Mint
Mintage1771 S - KM#Pn5. With lines. -
1771 S - KM#Pn6. Without lines on both sides. -
Catalog ID1496196220
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