Russia
Nicholas II copper Proof Pattern 1/2 Kopeck 1897 (7981 date) PR64 NGC, Berlin mint, Bitkin-382 (R2), KM-Pn149. Obv. Crowned monogram. Rev. Value and date listed as 2/1 and 7981. The strike is bold and the surfaces show a few minor spots. An unusual Pattern issue with the inverted fraction and retrograde date. Very rare.
Estimate: 15000-18000 USD