Lot 1308
1308
5 Kopeks, 1778, Swedish imitation of the Russian coin struck during the war against Russia 1788-90, E II J monogram dividing date, royal crown above, all within wreath, rev. Royal crown above Imperial eagle dividing large EM (SM.107; KM [Russia] c.59a), good fine, extremely rare, possibly seven examples in private hands
5 Kopeks, 1778, Swedish imitation of the Russian coin struck during the war against Russia 1788-90, E II J monogram dividing date, royal crown above, all within wreath, rev. Royal crown above Imperial eagle dividing large EM (SM.107; KM [Russia] c.59a), good fine, extremely rare, possibly seven examples in private hands

Details
5 Kopeks, 1778, Swedish imitation of the Russian coin struck during the war against Russia 1788-90, E II J monogram dividing date, royal crown above, all within wreath, rev. Royal crown above Imperial eagle dividing large EM (SM.107; KM [Russia] c.59a), good fine, extremely rare, possibly seven examples in private hands
Provenance
Algard, 1976

Lot Essay

Issued with three dates 1764, 1778 and 1787 for use in Russian territory from 1788. They are distinguished by the Swedish crown in place of the Tzar's crown, and by the style of the numerals in the date. Those dated 1778 are particularly rare.