Two Minor Engraver’s Errors

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 15 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1897. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription:

Bitkin 1. 12.92g, 24mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

The edge of this coin lacks the standard pellet between the letters of the mint master Appolon Grasgof’s mark (А Г).

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 5 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1897. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ

Ii

ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. A Г inscribed on patterned edge. Bitkin 18. 4.29g, 19mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1897. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (А•Г). Bitkin 41. 19.90g, 34mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1897. 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, A-Г across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 171.

NGC graded PF 64 Cameo (#6672968-001).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU Kopeck. Birmingham mint, 1897. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 290. 3.20g, 22mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins; Ex WAG Online oHG, Auction 115, 10 January 2021, lot 377.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU Polushka (1/4 Kopeck). Birmingham mint, 1897. Monogram; crown with ribbons above, wreath around / Denomination over date; C.П.Б. below. Bitkin 296. 0.82g, 13mm, 12h.

Good Very Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

652. 90

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1898.

ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (A•Г). Bitkin 43. 19.97g, 34mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1898. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (А•Г). Bitkin 43.

NGC graded AU Details, obv. cleaned (#6672965-014).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 3 Kopeck. Birmingham mint, 1898. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 285. 9.64g, 28mm, 12h.

Near Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 3 Kopeck. Birmingham mint, 1898. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 285. 9.64g, 28mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU Kopeck. Birmingham mint, 1898. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 291.

NGC graded MS 64 BN (#3923070-002).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU Polushka (1/4 Kopeck). Birmingham mint, 1898. Monogram; crown with ribbons above, wreath around / Denomination over date; C.П.Б. below. Bitkin 297. 0.81g, 13mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; attractive lustre around the devices.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 10 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1899. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ

И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: 1 ЗОЛОТНИК 78.24 ДОЛИ ЧИСТОГО ЗОЛОТА (Э•Б). Bitkin 5. 8.60g, 22mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 10 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1899. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЬ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: 1 ЗОЛОТНИК 78.24 ДОЛИ ЧИСТОГО ЗОЛОТА (A•Γ). Bitkin 4. NNR (HAЦИOHAЛЬHЬIЙ HУMИЗMATИЧECКИЙ PEECTP) graded MS 64 (VS6154).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

180

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 5 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1899. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Э Б inscribed on patterned edge. Bitkin 23. 4.28g, 19mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

120

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1899. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (Φ•3). Bitkin 49. 19.96g, 34mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 5 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1900 Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: Ф З. Bitkin 26. 4.30g, 19mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Ms 66

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1900. 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, Φ-З across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 151.

NGC graded MS 66 (#2794017-037).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 5 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1901. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Ф З inscribed on patterned edge. Bitkin 27. 4.30g, 19mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

667.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1901. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (Φ•3). Bitkin 53. 19.87g, 34mm, 12h.

Near Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1901. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (A•P). Bitkin 54.

NGC graded PF 62 (#6672965-015).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Exceptionally Rare Proof 25 Kopeck

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Proof 25 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1901. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Bitkin 99.

NGC graded PF 61 (#2790280-001). Exceptionally Rare; from a mintage estimated to have been as few as 150 examples.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

1,500

668. 300

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 10 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1902. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЬ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: 1 ЗОЛОТНИК 78.24 ДОЛИ ЧИСТОГО ЗОЛОТА (A•P). Bitkin 10. 8.61g, 22mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1902. 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, A-P across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 154. 1.74g, 17mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1902. 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, A-P across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 179. 0.83g, 15mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 10 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1903. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ

ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: 1 ЗОЛОТНИК

ДОЛИ ЧИСТОГО ЗОЛОТА (A•P). Bitkin 11. 8.58g, 22mm, 12h.

Near Mint State.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 5 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1903. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. A P inscribed on patterned edge. Bitkin 30. 4.29g, 19mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1903. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 250.

NGC graded MS 62 BN (#2751743-003).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 10 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1904. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЬ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: 1 ЗОЛОТНИК 78.24

(A•P). Bitkin 12. 8.61g, 22mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Proof 65 Cameo

676.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 15 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1904. 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, A-P across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 130.

PCGS graded PR 65 CAM (#32964529); none graded higher by PCGS.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins; Ex Baldwin’s Auctions Ltd - Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals - M&M Numismatics Ltd - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, The New York Sale XXXVIII, 7 January 2016, lot 2413 (hammer: USD 1,250).

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 3 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1904. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 217. 9.77g, 28mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1904. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 251. 3.28g, 22mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 30

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1905. 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, A-P across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 156. NGC graded.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1905. 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, A-P across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 182. 0.93g, 15mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

681.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 2 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1905. 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

МОНЕТА and denomination in ornamented banner around / Denomination above С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 235. 6.47g, 24mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; acid cleaned.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

682.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1906. 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, Э-Б across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 158. 1.56g, 17mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 3 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1906. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 219.

NGC graded MS 63 BN (#2047830-016).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

60

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1908. 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, Э-Б across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 184. 0.79g, 15mm, 12h.

Near Mint State.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1908. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 255. 3.22g, 22mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Rare

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 5 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1909. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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 above, denomination and date below. Э Б inscribed on patterned edge. Bitkin 34. 4.31g, 19mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine. Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1909. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (Э•Б). Bitkin 63. NGC graded AU 58 (#3789659-005). Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

180

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1909. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (Э•Б). Bitkin 63. 19.94g, 34mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine. Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Ms 66

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 15 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1909. 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, Э-Б across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 135. NGC graded MS 66 (#2772412-006); only 2 graded higher by NGC.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

690.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1909. 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, Э-Б across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 161. 1.81g, 17mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 3 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1909. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 222. 9.68g, 28mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine; excellent detail.

693.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 10 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1910. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЬ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: 1 ЗОЛОТНИК 78.24 ДОЛИ ЧИСТОГО ЗОЛОТА (Э•Б). Bitkin 15. 8.61g, 22mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine. Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

900

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 5 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1910. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Э Б inscribed on patterned edge. Bitkin 36.

PCGS graded MS 66 (#30834441). Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1910. 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, Э-Б across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 186. 0.91g, 15mm, 12h.

Near Mint State.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 3 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1910. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 223.

NGC graded AU Details, cleaned (#6672968-014).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 30

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU Polushka (1/4 Kopeck). St. Petersburg mint, 1910. Monogram; crown with ribbons above, wreath around / Denomination over date; C.П.Б. below. Bitkin 280. 0.83g, 13mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine; attractive lustre around the devices.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AV 5 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1911. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И

САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Э Б inscribed on patterned edge. Bitkin 37. 4.29g, 18mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; highly lustrous. Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1911. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (Э•Б). Bitkin 65.

NGC graded UNC Details, cleaned (#6672958-011).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 15 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1911. 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, Э-Б across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 136. 2.91g, 20mm, 12h.

Mint State.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins; Acquired from Münzen- & Raritätenshop GmbH.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1911. 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, Э-Б across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 187. 0.86g, 15mm, 12h.

Mint State.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

700.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 2 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1911. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 241. 6.56g, 24mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; cleaned, minor edge knock.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

701.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1911. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 258. 3.31g, 22mm, 12h.

Mint State.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Defeat of Napoléon I Commemorative Issue

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. Commemorating the centenary of the defeat of Napoléon I in the Patriotic War. St. Petersburg mint, dually dated 1812 and 1912. АЛЕКСАНДРЪ I БОЖİЕЮ МИЛОСТİЮ ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОССİЙСКİЙ, crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, holding sceptre and orb, set on orb with crown with ribbons above and six crowned coats-of-arms around / СЛАВНЫЙ ГОДЪ СЕЙ МИНУЛЪ, НО НЕ ПРОЙДУТЪ СОДѢЯННЫЕ ВЪ НЕМЪ ПОДВИГИ in seven lines; dates above and below. Bitkin 334.

NGC graded PF 63 (#6672951-004).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins; Ex WAG Online oHG, Auction 106, 15 February 2020, lot 675.

703. 700 701

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1912. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО

ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (Э•Б). Bitkin 66. 19.93g, 34mm, 12h.

Near Mint State

704. 30

705.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1912. 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, Э-Б across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 164. 1.80g, 17mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Stunning Cabinet Tone

706.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1912. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 211. 16.47g, 32mm, 12h.

Mint State; stunning cabinet tone.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

300

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 2 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1912. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 242. 6.51g, 24mm, 12h.

Near Mint State.

Romanov Dynasty Tercentenary Issue

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. Romanov dynasty tercentenary commemorative issue. St. Petersburg mint, dually dated 1613 and 1913. Busts of Nicholas II, wearing military uniform, and Michael I, wearing robe and crown, to right / 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; denomination over crown with ribbons above, dates below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗОЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛЯ (В•С). Bitkin 335. 20.00g, 33mm, 12h.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins. 60

Near Mint State.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1913. 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, Э-Б across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 189.

NGC graded PF 61 (#6672965-018). Very Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 3 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1913. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 226. 9.90g, 28mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Celebrating the Russian Naval Victory at Gangut

710. 3,000

711.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. Battle of Gangut Bicentenary Commemorative. St. Petersburg mint, dually dated 1714 and 1914. ГАНГУТЪ, armoured bust of Peter I to right; years across fields, day and month below / Crowned double-headed eagle of the Russian Admiralty facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding charts of the Four Seas in beaks and claws; crown above, X on tail, denomination below. Bitkin 337.

NGC graded MS 63 (#6672945-003).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1914. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (B•C). Bitkin 69.

Good Extremely Fine.

716.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1914. 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, B-C across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 167. 1.84g, 17mm, 12h. Mint State.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins; Acquired from Münzen & Raritätenshop GmbH.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1914. 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, B-C across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 167. 1.76g, 17mm, 2h. Near Mint State.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 2 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1914. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 244. 6.60g, 24mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1915. 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, B-C across lower fields / Denomination over date; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 192. 0.90g, 15mm, 12h. Mint State.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.

Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 3 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1915. 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 surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 228. 10.02g, 28mm, 12h. Mint State; excellent detail, with superb lustre in fields.