Watch List notes:

Russia, Empire. Nicholas I AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1854. ✸ ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗОЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛЯ, 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. Edge inscription: • СЕР • 83 1/3 ПРОБЫ 4 ЗОЛ • 82 14/25 ДОЛИ. Bitkin 234. 20.69g, 35mm, 12h.

Mint State; scattered marks, lustrous surfaces, obv. proof-like.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.