Russia, Empire. Alexander II CU 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 533. 3.19g, 22mm, 12h.
Mint State; tiny spots of surface erosion.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.