Russia, Empire. Alexander II CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1874. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, with shields arranged across wings, and holding sceptre and orb; crown with ribbons above, МѢДНАЯ РОССІИСКАЯ МОНЕТА and denomination in ornamented banner around / Denomination above E.M., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 399.
NGC graded MS 63 BN (#2795605-009).
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins;
Ex Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Europe s.r.o., E-Auction 15, 22 September 2018, lot 3060.
Price realized | 440 GBP |
Starting price | 90 GBP |
Estimate | 150 GBP |