Russia, Empire. Nicholas II AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1896. Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС., bare head to left / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗО ЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (А•Г). Bitkin 39. 19.93g, 34mm, 12h.
Near Mint State.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.