Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 2 Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1818. 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, A-Д across lower fields, date below / Denomination above К.M.; crown above, wreath around. Bitkin 502. 14.06g, 30mm, 12h.
Near Mint State. Very Rare; the finest example offered at auction in over 20 years, superior to the example sold in 2012 (Sincona 7, lot 753) for CHF 7,000.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Price realized | 1'900 GBP |
Starting price | 450 GBP |
Estimate | 750 GBP |