Watch List notes:

RUSSIAN COINS. Catherine II, 1762-1796. 5 Kopecks 1788 TM. Tauric mint. 47.93 gm. Bit 856 (R1), B 277 (R), Uzd 2795 (R). Early stage of die erosion notable from obverse. Deep coffee-brown. Extremely fine. Ex Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals, M-B Auction # 10, New York, NY, October 23-24, 2001, lot 697

Estimate: US$ 800