304, Lot: 524. Estimate $150. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

RUSSIA, Empire. Ekaterina II Velikaya (the Great). 1762-1796. Æ 5 Kopeek (41mm, 51.02 g, 12h). Ekaterinburg mint. Dated 1777 EM. Crowned imperial double-headed eagle, holding scepter and orb, with shield of St. George on breast; banner below / Crowned monogram within wreath. Bitkin 626; KM (C) 59.3. EF, brown surfaces.

From the Demetrios Armounta Collection.