Russia, Empire. Nicholas I AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1848. 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, H-I across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 372. 2.03g, 17mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; light surface corrosion.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.