Russia, Empire. Alexander III CU Kopeck. St Petersburg mint, 1893. 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 189.
NGC graded MS 66 BN (#4866163-008). Rare; only 1 graded higher by NGC.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.