Going thru a box of coins my father in law left me and found this guy. Anyone know what it is? Ive looked thru several books and can't find it. Thanks in advance for your help.
Russia (Empire), 1792. I think this is 5 kopecks (if I remember Russian numbers correctly). Hope this helps.
Welcome to CT!!! Your coin appears to be a 1792 Russian 5 Kopek Here is some more info on it https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8257.html
"Whopper coppers", I affectionately call these. They're very popular, due to their sheer size and chunkiness, but also the cool designs, 18th century dates, and relatively affordable prices.
PS- I personally would grade your example as a strong VF. It has some minor surface issues, but really, that's not so uncommon with these. Here is the Krause/NGC priceguide listing. By that reckoning, you've got a $45-50-ish coin here, retail. I remember getting these for $20 a pop only a decade ago, in a pick bin at one of the FUN shows. Those days are pretty much long gone.
Yeah, this issue is prominent on my list of "series I won't be able to resist collecting forever" due to their availability (aside a stopper or two) and appeal. They vary widely in weight, as well; I've had examples differing by more than 10g.
Thank you all for your help... It really is a cool coin and it has some heft to it. Love the Whopper Copper nickname Thanks again...
I got about 25 in a bulk lot for about $4 ea in the 90's. Kept about a dozen diff and sold the rest at the coin club for about $6-$7 ea.
