Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1810. 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, H-M across lower fields, date below / Denomination above E.M.; crown above, wreath around. Bitkin 376. 8.14g, 25mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Exceptionally Rare (rated R4 by Bitkin); the last example offered at auction was in 2009 (Künker 157, lot 6405) and hammered for EUR 14,000.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.