Russia
Nicholas I Proof Pattern 1 Kopeck 1849 CПM, St. Petersburg mint, original striking, Bitkin-949 (R2), Brekke-119, PR61 Brown NGC. Obv. Crowned Nicholas I monogram. Rev. Crowned date and value. Sharply struck, with reddish-brown patina and mirrored surfaces. Minor spots and a few light marks are apparent, as one might expect of this grade. An extremely rare issue and seldom offered.
Estimate: 7000-8000 USD