Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1823. 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, П-Г across lower fields, date below / Denomination above E.M.; crown above, wreath around. Bitkin 366. 15.70g, 30mm, 12h.
Near Mint State. Very Rare; one of only 4 examples on CoinArchives, and superior to the example sold by Sincona in 2013 (Auction 12, lot 498) for CHF 12,000.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.