Lot 144
Russia, Empire. Catherine II AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). St. Petersburg mint, 1763.

World Coins; Including items from the Provence Collection | C24005
Auction: 17 July 2024 at 10:00 BST
Estimate: £250 - £300
Description
Russia, Empire. Catherine II AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). St. Petersburg mint, 1763. Nazar Kutuzov, mintmaster. Б • М • ЕКАТЕРИНА • II • ІМП • I САМОД • ВСЕРОС, crowned and draped bust to right; T•I• on arm truncation, 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, Н-К across lower fields, denomination and date around. Bitkin 272. 12.39g, 31mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Dark patina., some striking flaws in field. Rare.

