Russia, Empire. Alexander III AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1885. ✸ ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗОЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛЯ, 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, A-Г across lower fields / Denomination over date, C.П.Б. below; crown above and wreath around. Edge inscription: СЕР • 83 1/3 ПРОБЫ 4 ЗОЛ • 82 14/25 ДОЛИ. Bitkin 46. 20.72g, 35mm, 12h.

Near Mint State; highly lustrous metal.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.