Russia

Alexander I (1801-1825)

Lot 5523
RUSSIA. Pattern 2 Kopecks, 1802. SP'. B-81; Uzd-2949. 38 mm. Novodel. Edge-0. By Leberecht. Bust of Alexander I with long neck right, mintmark below. Reverse: Value and date within concentric ring border. Fewer than three specimens known: Extremely Rare. Despite some minor scuffs on the head and on the reverse rim at 6 o'clock, this is a beautiful copper coin with glossy medium-brown surfaces and a dramatic strike. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.