Russia, Empire. Alexander II CU 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1868. 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, МѢДНАЯ РОССІИСКАЯ МОНЕТА and denomination in ornamented banner around / Denomination above С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 500. 15.84g, 32mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; a stunning example.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.