Russia, Empire. Alexander II CU Kopeck. Ekaterinburg mint, 1872. 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 E.M., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 427.

NGC graded MS 62 BN (#6672968-020).

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.