RUSSIAN COINS. Catherine I, 1725-1727. 5 Kopecks 1727. Moscow, red mint. Small central crown. 20.85 gm. Bit 315 (R1), B 28 (RR), Diakov 28, GM 24.3 (S). Rare. Trivial flan flaws, milk chocolate brown. Extremely fine
Ex Alexander Basok , 'Rusty Pennies, # 12', Chicago, IL, Nov. 1998, lot 625
Estimate: US$ 1,000