Russia, Empire. Nicholas II CU 5 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1916. 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 212. 16.95g, 32mm, 12h.

Mint State; stunning cabinet tone. Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.