Russia, Empire. Alexander II AR 10 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1859. 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 with ribbons above, Ф-Б across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Bitkin 162. 2.09g, 17mm, 12h.
Near Mint State. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.