Watch List notes:

Russia, Empire. Alexander II AV 3 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1869. 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-I across lower fields / ❁ ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 81 ДОЛЯ, denomination over date, С. П. Б. below; two stars across upper fields. Bitkin 31.

NGC graded MS 63 (#4376928-005). Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.