Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 5 Kopeck. Tauric mint, 1787. 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, T-M across lower fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 855. 54.62g, 43mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Extremely rare with net-like edge, and one of the finest examples auctioned in the past 20 years.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.