Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1796. 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, E-M across lower fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 650. 49.56g, 45mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.