RUSSIAN COINS. Moldavia and Wallachia. Pattern Memorial 'Poltina' 1796. Struck in Bronze. By C H Küchler, for Matthew Boulton's Soho Mint, Birmingham. 29 mm. Bit (Alexander I) Æ916 (R), Diakov 238.1 (R1), Pollard 11. Crowned and draped bust of the Empress to right, signed K below / Crowned double-headed Russian eagle, legends both sides on border around. With single (of two) protective shell. Proof-like fields. Choice extremely fine
Estimate: US$ 1,000