Russia
Alexander III 25 Kopecks 1887-AГ MS65 NGC, St. Petersburg mint, KM-Y44, Bitkin-90 (R), Sev-3974. Obv. Bust of Alexander III right. Rev. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with date and value. Another wonderful prooflike example of this scarce type. The fields are deeply mirrored and the devices nicely frosted, with bold definition and attractive sea-green toning. Extremely rare in gem condition with only two examples certified in MS65 by either NGC, or PCGS, and none certified finer.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3500-4500 USD