Russia, Empire. Alexander II AV 3 Rouble. St Petersburg mint, 1877. 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 ЗОЛOTA 81 ДОЛЯ, denomination over date, С.П.Б. below; two stars across upper fields. Bitkin 39. 3.92g, 19mm, 12h.
Near Mint State. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.