Russia, Empire. Catherine II AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). St. Petersburg mint, 1796. Б • М • ЕКАТЕРИНА • II • ІМП • И САМОД • ВСЕРОСС •, crowned and draped bust to right; СПБ below / 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, I-C across lower fields, denomination and date around. Bitkin 327. 11.66g, 31mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Price realized | 1'800 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |
Estimate | 2'000 GBP |