Watch List notes:

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 2 Kopeck. Birmingham mint, 1896. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, with shields arranged across wings, and holding sceptre and orb; crown with ribbons above, МѢДНАЯ РОССІИСКАЯ МОНЕТА and denomination in ornamented banner around / Denomination above C.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 286.

NGC graded MS 64 RD (#3998104-010); none graded higher - Top Pop.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins;
Ex Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Europe s.r.o., E-Auction 17, 24 November 2018, lot 2781.