Russia, Empire. Alexander II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1869. ✸ 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-I 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 82. 20.71g, 35mm, 12h.
Mint State; traces of historical cleaning beneath beautiful cabinet tone.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.