Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). Banking mint, 1802. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, A-И across lower fields, all within linear circular border with date above and denomination below / Issuing body and denomination in four lines, С.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Edge scrolled. Bitkin 42.
PCGS graded AU 55 (#83152832). Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.