Russia - Empire 
1879
CompositionCopper
Weight16.38 g
Diameter32.7 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
DemonetizedYes
ReferencesY# 12.1, Y# 12.2
Obverse
Nine shields upon crowned double-headed imperial eagle.

Lettering: 
МѢДНАЯ РОССІИСКАЯ МОНЕТА
ПЯТЬ КОПѢЕКЪ

Translation: 
Copper Russian coin
Five Kopecks

Reverse
Value flanked by stars within beaded circle.

Lettering: 
1879 ГОДА
* 5 *
КОПѢЕКЪ
Е.М.

Translation: 
1879 year
5 Kopecks

Edge
Reeded