Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1809. 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, M-К across lower fields, denomination and date around / Issuing body and denomination in four lines, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Edge inscription: BOCEMДECЯTЬ TPETEИ CЬ OДHOЮ TPETЪЮ ПPOБЪI. Bitkin 74. 20.46g, 37mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; some environmental damage, light cabinet tone.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.