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Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 2 Kopeck. Anninskoye mint, 1791. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; A-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 869. 18.18g, 33mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1791. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; E-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 702. 7.84g, 26mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; uncertain green residue on surface.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 5 Kopeck. Anninskoye mint, 1792. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, A-M across lower fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 862. 54.73g, 43mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 5 Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1792. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, К-M across lower fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 806. 46.53g, 43mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
258.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Denga (1/2 Kopeck). Suzun mint, 1792. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; К-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 831.
NGC graded MS 62 BN (#2806364-014); only 1 graded higher by NGC. Rare.
Very Rare
259. 90
260.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Denga (1/2 Kopeck). Anninskoye mint, 1792. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 878. 6.46g, 22mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Very Rare; rated R2 by Bitkin (49,840 minted); the last auctioned example was in 2014 (Sincona 19, lot 323, hammer: CHF 2,600).
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
261.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
24
Good Extremely Fine.
262.
Extremely Fine.
45
60
263.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1793. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; E-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 685. 17.17g, 34mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
Very Rare
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Denga (1/2 Kopeck). Anninskoye mint, 1793. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 879. 5.70g, 21mm, 12h. Good Very Fine; spots of active corrosion. Very Rare; rated R2 by Bitkin (14,728 minted).
266.
267.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 30
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Polushka (1/4 Kopeck). Suzun mint, 1793. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; К-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 851. 2.54g, 19mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
24 264 265
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II AR Grivennik (10 Kopeck). St. Petersburg mint, 1794. Б • М • ЕКАТЕРИНА • II • ІМП • И САМОД • ВСЕРОС •, crowned and draped bust to right; СПБ below / Crowned and wreathed cartouche inscribed with denomination and date. Bitkin 515. 2.12g, 18mm, 12h.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 30
Near Mint State.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 30
268.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Denga (1/2 Kopeck). Suzun mint, 1794. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; К-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 833. 4.94g, 21mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Polushka (1/4 Kopeck). Suzun mint, 1794. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; К-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 852. 2.44g, 19mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1795. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, E-M across lower fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 649. 53.18g, 43mm, 12h.
Near Mint State.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1795. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; E-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 704. 11.16g, 26mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Denga (1/2 Kopeck). Suzun mint, 1795. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; К-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 834. 4.61g, 22mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Denga (1/2 Kopeck). Ekaterinburg mint, 1795. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; E-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 735. 5.64g, 21mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). St. Petersburg mint, 1796. Б • М • ЕКАТЕРИНА • II • ІМП • И САМОД • ВСЕРОСС •, crowned and draped bust to right; СПБ below / Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, I-C across lower fields, denomination and date around. Bitkin 327. 11.66g, 31mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1796. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, E-M across lower fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 650. 49.56g, 45mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 5 Kopeck. Anninskoye mint, 1796. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, A-M across lower fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 866. 54.99g, 43mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 5 Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1796. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, К-M across lower fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 814. 55.35g, 42mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
278.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1796. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; E-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 687. 21.35g, 33mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
279.
Russia, Empire. Catherine II CU Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1796. St. George on horseback to right, slaying dragon with spear; E-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram, date across fields; all within wreath. Bitkin 705. 11.23g, 27mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Very Rare
280.
Russia, Empire (Occupation of Moldavia and Wallachia). Catherine II CU Para - 3 Denga. Sadogura mint, 1771. МОЛД • ПAPA ПOЛO •, crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, coats-of-arms of Wallachia and Moldova on breast and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, S. below / Crowned monogram; denomination above left, date above right. Bitkin 1265. 11.32g, 29mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
281.
Russia, Empire (Occupation of Moldavia and Wallachia). Catherine II CU Para - 3 Denga. Sadogura mint, 1771. МОЛД • ПAPA ПOЛO •, crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, coats-of-arms of Wallachia and Moldova on breast and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, S. below / Crowned monogram; denomination above left, date above right. Bitkin 1267. 11.70g, 29mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
120
282.
Russia, Empire (Occupation of Moldavia and Wallachia). Catherine II CU 2 Para - 3 Kopeck. Sadogura mint, 1772. МОН • МОЛД : И ВАЛОСК•, crowned coat-of-arms of Moldova and Wallachia; date below / Denomination in four lines within square torque border. Bitkin 1247. 19.16g, 35mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
283.
Russia, Empire (Occupation of Moldavia and Wallachia). Catherine II CU 2 Para - 3 Kopeck. Sadogura mint, 1774. МОН • МОЛД : И ВАЛОСК•, crowned coat-of-arms of Moldova and Wallachia; date below / Denomination in four lines within square torque border. Bitkin 1251. 19.50g, 35mm, 12h.
Very Fine; somewhat off-centre strike, minor flan crack. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Ex Sincona 58, 2019
Crimean Khanate (Russian Protectorate). Şahin Giray CU Kopeck. Struck under Catherine II. Bagchih-Serai mint, dated AH 1191, RY 4 = 1780/1.
Name and titles in four lines framed by cartouches / Tamgha and mint, with regnal date to right and ascension date below, within wreath of 11 leaves. Bitkin 38. 9.82g, 28mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins; Ex Sincona AG, Auction 58, 21 October 2019, lot 251 (incorrectly referenced as Bitkin 53; hammer: CHF 750).
Crimean Khanate (Russian Protectorate). Şahin Giray CU Kopeck. Struck under Catherine II. Bagchih-Serai mint, dated AH 1191, RY 4 = 1780/1.
Name and titles in four lines framed by cartouches / Tamgha and mint, with regnal date to right and ascension date below, within wreath of 11 leaves. Bitkin 38. 9.81g, 28mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Rated R3 by Bitkin
Crimean Khanate (Russian Protectorate). Şahin Giray CU Ischal. Struck under Catherine II. Kaffa mint, dated AH 1191, RY 5 = 1781/2. Mint and date formula / Tughra with calligraphic ornaments across fields. Bitkin 66. 77.72g, 50mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare; rated R3 by Bitkin.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
A Rare ‘Albertus’ Rouble
287.
Russia, Empire. Paul I AR ‘Albertus’ Rouble. St Petersburg mint, 1796. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; denomination over crown above, Б-M across lower fields / НЕ НАМЪ, НЕ НАМЪ, А ИМЯНИ ТВОЕМУ. in four lines within ornamented square cartouche. Bitkin 14. 28.74g, 41mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
4,800
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. This highly sought after, single-year type was struck according to the so-called Albertus Taler standard, which would have made it convenient for trade in the Baltic regions where this standard was the norm.
288. 90
289.
Russia, Empire. Paul I AR 5 Kopeck. St Petersburg mint, 1797. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; entwined branches below with CM-ФЦ above and below. Bitkin 28. 1.05g, 15mm, 12h.
NGC graded AU 55 (#6672958-009). Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Very Rare
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU 5 Kopeck. Uncertain mint, 1797. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram within wreath; original strike’s date across fields. Bitkin 97. 49.94g, 46mm, 12h.
Very Fine; overstruck as part of Paul I’s recoining of old issues in 1797. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU 5 Kopeck. Uncertain mint, 1797. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, E-M across fields, denomination on scroll below / Crowned monogram within wreath; original strike’s date across fields. Bitkin 100. 55.85g, 46mm, 12h.
Very Fine; overstruck as part of Paul I’s recoining of old issues in 1797. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU 2 Kopeck. Uncertain mint, 1797. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date. Bitkin 191. 18.95g, 35mm, 12h. Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1797. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; E.M. below. Bitkin 111. 19.86g, 37mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU 2 Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1797. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; К.M. below. Bitkin 141. 20.53g, 36mm, 12h. Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Very Rare
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1797. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; К.M. below. Bitkin 151. 7.93g, 27mm, 12h. Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
295.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU Polushka (1/4 Kopeck). Ekaterinburg mint, 1797. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; E.M. below. Bitkin 134. 2.44g, 19mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; slightly weak strike.
297.
Russia, Empire. Paul I AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1798. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; entwined branches below with C.M.M.Б. above and below. Bitkin 79. 1.97g, 18mm, 12h.
298.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 90
Russia, Empire. Paul I AR 5 Kopeck. St Petersburg mint, 1798. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; entwined branches below with CП-OM above and below. Bitkin 89. 1.05g, 15mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 180
Good Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 30
Russia, Empire. Paul I AR Rouble. St Petersburg mint, 1799. Crowned cruciform monogram; denomination and date around / НЕ НАМЪ, НЕ НАМЪ, А ИМЯНИ ТВОЕМУ. in four lines above C•M•-M•Б within ornamented square cartouche. Edge inscription: ✿ BOCEMДECЯTЪ TPETEИ CЪ OДHOЮ TPETЬЮ ПPOБЬI. Bitkin 35. 20.69g, 37mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1799. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; E.M. below. Bitkin 115. 22.82g, 36mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU Polushka (1/4 Kopeck). Suzun mint, 1799. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; К.M. below. Bitkin 171. 1.95g, 19mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; some pitting. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1800. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; E.M. below. Bitkin 116. 19.73g, 36mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1800. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; E.M. below. Bitkin 116. 21.72g, 37mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1800. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; E.M. below. Bitkin 124. 10.49g, 28mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1801. Crowned cruciform monogram; denomination and date around / НЕ НАМЪ, НЕ НАМЪ. А ИМЯНИ ТВОЕМУ. in four lines above C•M•-Ф•Ц• within ornamented square cartouche. Edge inscription: ✿ BOCEMДECЯTЪ TPETEИ CЪ
OДHOЮ TPETЬЮ ПPOБЬI. Bitkin 45.
NGC graded AU 50 (#6672951-013).
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Paul I CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1801. Crowned monogram / Denomination over date; E.M. below. Bitkin 118. 19.35g, 39mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; acid cleaned.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). Banking mint, 1802. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, A-И across lower fields, all within linear circular border with date above and denomination below / Issuing body and denomination in four lines, С.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Edge scrolled. Bitkin 42.
PCGS graded AU 55 (#83152832). Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1802. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, К-M across lower fields; all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 404. 58.19g, 43mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1802. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above; all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date, E.M below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 307. 18.61g, 36mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR Rouble. Banking mint, 1803. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, A-И across lower fields, denomination and date around / Issuing body and denomination in five lines; C.П.Б. below, crown above and wreath around. Edge inscription: BOCEMДECЯTЪ TPETEИ CЪ OДHOЮ TPETЪЮ ПPOБЬI. Bitkin 33. 20.57g, 38mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; attractive cabinet tone.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1803. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; E.M. below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 287. 47.72g, 43mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1803. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; E.M. below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 284. 49.79g, 43mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1803. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above; all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; E.M below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 308. 19.56g, 35mm, 11h.
Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR Rouble. Banking mint, 1804. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, Ф-Г across lower fields, denomination and date around / Issuing body and denomination in five lines, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Edge inscription: • СЕР • 83 1/3 ПРОБЫ 4 ЗОЛ • 82 14/25 ДОЛИ. Bitkin 38. 20.14g, 37mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; lightly smoothed.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR 10 Kopeck. Banking mint, 1804. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, Ф-Г across lower fields / Denomination over date; C.П.Б. below. Bitkin 64. 2.14g, 18mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1804. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; E.M. below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 289. 53.03g, 43mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; minor planchet flaw. Rare, and superior to the example more recently sold by Künker in 2020 (Auction 339, lot 1192) for EUR 1,200.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins; Ex Sincona AG, Auction 32, 24 October 2016, lot 1428 (hammer: CHF 1,100).
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1804. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; E.M. below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 290. 48.03g, 42mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1804. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date, E.M. below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 290. 58.91g, 42mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1804. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, К-M across lower fields, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 415. 39.34g, 43mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
320.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1804. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, К-M across lower fields / Denomination over date. Bitkin 443. 10.73g, 29mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
322.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1805. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; E.M. below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 292. 46.29g, 42mm, 12h.
323.
Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 30
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1805. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, К-M across lower fields / Denomination over date. Bitkin 445. 9.11g, 28mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 60
Good Very Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 30
Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1807. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, Ф-Г across lower fields, denomination and date around / Issuing body and denomination in four lines, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Edge inscription: BOCEMДECЯTЬ TPETEИ CЬ OДHOЮ TPETЪЮ ПPOБЪI. Bitkin 67.
NGC graded MS 62 (#3903687-002). Rare; only 2 graded higher by NGC.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Brockage Overstrike
3,000
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1807. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; E.M. below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 294. 51.21g, 43mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; brockage overstrike.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1808. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date, E.M. below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 296. 49.40g, 43mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1809. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, M-К across lower fields, denomination and date around / Issuing body and denomination in four lines, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Edge inscription: BOCEMДECЯTЬ TPETEИ CЬ OДHOЮ TPETЪЮ ПPOБЪI. Bitkin 74. 20.46g, 37mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; some environmental damage, light cabinet tone.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
329.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1809. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, К-M across lower fields, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 425. 44.63g, 44mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
330.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1810. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, Ф-Г across lower fields / Denomination over date; C.П.Б. below. Bitkin 93.
PCGS graded AU 58 (#31977648). Rare.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1810. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, К-M across lower fields, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 427. 50.62g, 44mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine. Rare.
120
331.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 5 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1810. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, all surrounded by decorated border / Denomination over date, E.M. below; all surrounded by decorated border. Bitkin 300. 55.95g, 43mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
332.
333 332
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1810. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, H-M across lower fields, date below / Denomination above E.M.; crown above, wreath around. Bitkin 344. 14.29g, 30mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
333.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 2 Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1810. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, H-M across lower fields, date below / Denomination above E.M.; crown above, wreath around. Bitkin 348. 13.26g, 29mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
334.
Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 2 Kopeck. Suzun mint, 1810. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, Г-Б across lower fields, date below / Denomination above К.M.; crown above, wreath around. Bitkin 478. 14.63g, 29mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
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Russia, Empire. Alexander I CU 2 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1810. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, M-К across lower fields, date below / Denomination above С.П.Б.; crown above, wreath around. Bitkin 570. 13.65g, 30mm, 12h.
Near Mint State. Rare.
