Lot 719. RUSSIA, Empire. Nikolai I Pavlovich. 1825-1855. CU 5 Kopeks (37mm, 21.73 g, 12h). Ekaterinburg mint. Dated 1836 EM ΦX. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, holding thunderbolts, torches, and filleted wreath, coat-of-arms on breast; crown above; date below / Value and ornamental bar in three lines; E. M. below. Edge: plain. Bitkin 493; KM (C) 140.1. Brown surfaces, light deposits, a few small edge bumps. Good VF. From the Alexander Christopher Collection.