Description
RUSSIA
Alexander II (1855–1881). 25 kopecks, 1858 FB, SPB, Saint Petersburg.
Obverse: * ЧИCTAГO CEPEБPA 1 3OΛOTHИKЪ 5 1/4 ДOΛEИ. A crowned double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, with a heart-shaped shield, holding a sceptre and a cross-topped globe; below (variant).
Rev. Within a wreath formed of two branches, beneath a crown: *25* КОПѢЕКЪ (date) (mint).
Bitkin 56; Silver – 5.2 g – 23 mm – 12 h
NGC MS 62 (8772186-025).
With a beautiful iridescent patina on the obverse, over the original lustre. Reverse with a few scratches and a black spot. Superb in Proof condition.
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