Watch List notes:

Nicholas I (1825-1855), Novodel 2-Kopeks, 1845-CM, Suzun, crowned cypher, rev. value and date, edge plain, 12h (Brekke 181a; Diakov 498; Bitkin 750), brilliant with even chocolatey patina, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded MS63 BN (Cert. 2757088-026)

provenance
New York Sale XXXI, 10 January 2013, lot 1233