Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 3 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1915. 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 surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 228. 10.02g, 28mm, 12h.
Mint State; excellent detail, with superb lustre in fields.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.