Russia, Empire. Nicholas I PT 12 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1833. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, with shields arranged across wings, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above / ❀ 9 ЗОЛ· 68 ДОЛ· ЧИСТОЙ УРАЛЬСКОЙ ПЛАТИНЫ, denomination over date; С. П. Б. below. Bitkin 42.
Mint State; with an attractive light cabinet tone. Extremely Rare; one of only 255 pieces minted for this year.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.