RUSSIA, Empire. Ekaterina II Velikaya (the Great). 1762-1796. CU 10 Kopeks (46mm, 57.95 g, 12h). Struck for use in Siberia. Suzun (Kolyvan) mint. Dated 1780 KM. Inscribed crowned oval shield in ornate frame and held by Siberian fox supporters / Crowned script Є II monogram within laurel and palm wreath. Edge: /////. Diakov 1108; Bitkin 1044; cf. Uzdenikov 4346; Brekke 529; KM (C) 6. Wonderful dark brown surfaces. EF. A choice example, rare thus.
From the DMS Collection, purchased from James Beach, with a Goldberg ticket.