I recently bought this Russian 5 Kopeks 1782 coin . I am not sure if it is a original or reproduction. The weight is 44.72 gr which is a little on the light side as the weight given is 51gr . But I have read that these coins were weighed in batches of a 1000 when made. So the weight can vary between 30 to 80 gr. Has anybody any thoughts as to whether it is original or not.
I also have one of these, had it a few years and wondered as to its validity due to its condition for its age.
Its weight is 55.4 grams.Are they a coin that is copied extensively ?