Watch List notes:

Russia, Empire. Alexander III AV 3 Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1883. 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, Д-C across lower fields / ✿ ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛOTA 81 ДОЛЯ, denomination over date, С.П.Б. below; two stars across upper fields. Bitkin 11.

NGC graded MS 61 (#6672949-002).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.