Лот 239. RUSSIAN EMPIRE AND FEDERATION. Alexander II. 1855-1881.  1/2 Kopeck 1876, Ekaterinburg Mint, EM. 1.04 g. Bitkin 441 (R2). Extremely rare, especially in this quality. 15 roubles according to Petrov. 25 roubles according to Ilyin. Extremely fine-uncirculated. (~€ 15'625/USD 16'855) From the Soedermann Collection, auction SINCONA 19, Zurich, October 2014, lot 839 (price realized: CHF 50,000). Not encapsulated by both NGC and PCGS with stated reason "NO DECISION". Sold as is, no return.