Russia, Empire. Alexander III CU Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1890. 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 172. 3.20g, 22mm, 12h.
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From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.