Russia, Empire. Alexander I AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1807. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, Ф-Г across lower fields, denomination and date around / Issuing body and denomination in four lines, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Edge inscription: BOCEMДECЯTЬ TPETEИ CЬ OДHOЮ TPETЪЮ ПPOБЪI. Bitkin 67.
NGC graded MS 62 (#3903687-002). Rare; only 2 graded higher by NGC.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Price realized | 7'000 GBP |
Starting price | 3'000 GBP |
Estimate | 5'000 GBP |