Russia, Empire. Alexander III CU 2 Kopeck. St. Petersburg mint, 1894. 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 С.П.Б., surrounded by inner circle of pellets; date above and wreath around. Bitkin 176. 6.13g, 24mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins;
Ex Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Europe s.r.o., E-Auction 17, 24 November 2018, lot 2774.