Coinage in the name of Alexander II. 4 Ducat 1875 SKo.

12.51 gm. Bust of Austrian Emperor Franz Josef right with the titles of Tsar Alexander II / Imperial Russian eagle, crown c/m on “4”, SKo inside of eagle’s left talon. Basok 1. It is often assumed that these imitative pieces began with the Russo-Turkish War, but the dating of this piece argues an earlier commencement. Holed at 12:00 as typical for these pieces

Uncirculated.

Ex Larry Adams Collection, CNG, Oct. 7, 2015, lot 591. Comes with tag