Russia, Empire. Alexander II CU 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1878. 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 506.
PCGS graded MS 64+ BN (#26654016); only 1 graded higher by PCGS.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.