Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR Rouble. Banking mint, 1803. 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, denomination and date around / Issuing body and denomination in five lines; C.П.Б. below, crown above and wreath around. Edge inscription: BOCEMДECЯTЪ TPETEИ CЪ OДHOЮ TPETЪЮ ПPOБЬI. Bitkin 33. 20.57g, 38mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; attractive cabinet tone.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.