3 Para 1 Dengi / 5 Kopecks Pattern

Issuer Moldavia and Wallachia
Year 1771
Type Coin pattern
Value 3 Para and 1 Dengi = 5 Kopecks (10⁄3)
Currency Para (1771-1774)
Composition Bronze
Weight 37.9 g
Diameter 42.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn5, KM#Pn6, MBR#1081
Obverse description Standing 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 script Cyrillic
Obverse lettering 1771
Reverse description Two 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 script Cyrillic
Reverse lettering 5 КОПѢЕКЪ S
(Translation: 5 Kopecks)
Edge Broad oak leaves.
Mint
Mintage 1771 S - KM#Pn5. With lines. -
1771 S - KM#Pn6. Without lines on both sides. -
Numisquare ID 1496196220
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