Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 5 Kopeck. Tauric mint, 1788. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, T-M across lower fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 856. 44.57g, 41mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Price realized | 360 GBP |
Starting price | 60 GBP |
Estimate | 100 GBP |