Russia, Empire. Nicholas I CU 10 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1832. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding ribboned wreath and crossed thunderbolt and torches; crown above, Ф-X across lower fields, date below / Denomination above E.M. Bitkin 461.
NGC graded MS 61 BN (#4675286-005); only 5 graded higher by NGC.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins;
Ex Sincona AG, Auction 58, 21 October 2019, lot 363 (hammer: CHF 1,000)
Price realized | 1'100 GBP |
Starting price | 120 GBP |
Estimate | 200 GBP |