Lot 340
Russia, Empire. Alexander III AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1893. ‡

World Coins; Including items from the Provence Collection | C24005
Auction: 17 July 2024 at 10:00 BST
Estimate: £1,800 - £2,250
Description
Russia, Empire. Alexander III AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1893. Apollon Grashof, mintmaster. ✿ Б.М. АЛЕКСАНДРЪ III ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОССIЙСКIЙ, bare head to right / 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, denomination and date below. Edge inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗОЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ (А•Г). Bitkin 77. 20.03g, 33mm, 12h.
NGC graded AU Details, cleaned (#6674750-009). Re toning.

