CNG 85, Lot: 1422. Estimate $200. Sold for $270. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

RUSSIA, Tsars of Russia. Ekaterina II Velikaya (the Great). 1762-1796. Æ 5 Kopecks (45mm, 46.07 g, 12h). Anninsk mint. Dated 1791. Crowned double-headed imperial eagle, holding scepter and orb, with shield of St. George on breasts; crown above; mintmark across field; value in banner below / Crowned large royal monogram; date across field; all within laurel and palm wreath. Edge: cross-grained. Diakov 687; Bitkin 861; Brekke 291. Near EF, attractive red-brown patina.