Russia
Nicholas I copper Pattern 2 Kopecks 1849 C.П.M. MS65 NGC, St. Petersburg mint, Bitkin-947 (R2), Petr. (7 Rub). Obv. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle. Rev. Date and value in wreath. A splendid, iridescent orange-brown example, with near-flawless, satin surfaces. Far superior to the example that sold for over $7,000 in a 2013 European auction.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD