Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1804. 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, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; E.M. below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 289. 53.03g, 43mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; minor planchet flaw. Rare, and superior to the example more recently sold by Künker in 2020 (Auction 339, lot 1192) for EUR 1,200.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins;
Ex Sincona AG, Auction 32, 24 October 2016, lot 1428 (hammer: CHF 1,100).