Russia, Empire. Catherine II AR Polupoltinnik (25 Kopeck). Red mint, 1770. Б • М • ЕКАТЕРИНА • II • IМП • I САМОД • ВСЕРОС, crowned and draped bust to right; MMД below / Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, Д-M in lower fields, denomination and date around. Bitkin 147. 5.55g, 23mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.