Russia, Empire. Alexander II CU 1/2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1873. Monogram; crown with ribbons above, wreath around / Denomination over date; E.M. below. Bitkin 438.
PCGS graded MS 64 BN (#26657142); damage to surface of slab. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins;
Ex Heritage World Coin Auctions, New York Signature Sale 3031, 20 January 2014, lot 29436 (hammer: USD 400).