Russia
Catherine II copper Novodel Kopecks 1796-KM MS64 Brown NGC, Suzun mint, Bitkin-H815 (R2), Brekke-311. Obv. Crowned double-headed eagle with value below. Crowned date and Catherine II monogram in wreath. A superb example of this large size novodel issue. Sharply struck, with lustrous surfaces and golden-brown patina, light obverse flan flaw, but no other imperfections worthy of mention. The last year of 5 Kopeck issue under Catherine II. An extremely rare Novodel issue and the first we have seen.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD