Russia, Empire. Catherine I AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). Red mint, 1727. ЕКАТЕРIНА • IМПЕРАТРIЦА • I САМОДЕРЖИЦА • ВСЕРОСIСКАЯ ✿, crowned and draped bust to left / МОНЕТА • НОВАЯ • ЦЕНА • ПОЛТIНА • (date), crowned double-headed eagle facing, holding sceptre and orb; crown above. Bitkin 66. 13.55g, 34mm, 11h.

Near Mint State. Rare, and in exceptional condition for the issue.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.