Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1814. 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, П-C across lower fields, denomination and date around / Issuing body and denomination in four lines, C.П.Б. below; crown above, wreath around. Edge inscription: • СЕР • 83 1/3 ПРОБЫ 4 ЗОЛ • 82 14/25 ДОЛИ. Bitkin 108. 20.65g, 36mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; contact mark on rev., lustrous, with a light cabinet tone.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.