Russia
Catherine II (1762-1796),
Kopek, 11.36g, 1788 MM, Moscow, overstruck on a previous type, crowned monogram within a palm and laurel wreath, rev. Saint George slaying dragon, diamond-shaped edge (Brekke 121 ; C.57.4 ; H.128),
graffito 'LEY' to left of Saint George, flan flaws, very fine.
PROVENANCE: New England Rare Coin Auctions, 1979 ANA Auction, lot 2925. The catalogue mentionned: " Choice specimen, much better than Grand Duke Michailovich's coin, EF and rare."
Collection W & W