Russia, Empire. Alexander II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1864. ✸ 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 with ribbons above, H-Φ 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 76. 20.79g, 35mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; beautiful old cabinet tone. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.