RUSSIA-MOLDAVIA AND WALLACHIA. Pattern 5 Kopecks, 1771. B-23 variety, T-9; GM-732. 45 mm, 56.73 grams. Novodel. Edge: Hand-punched tandem concentric circles. Very Rare. Too large for holder, with tag. Light brown. Bulging, uneven rims (not bumps). Glossy. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex-Klingert, Virgil Brand and Irving Goodman Collections (from Goodman by private treaty), Ex World Wide, Brekke Collection, Part II, Lot 1493.
