RUSSIA, Empire. Nikolai I Pavlovich. 1825-1855. Proof AR Poltina (28mm, 10.36 g, 12h). St. Petersburg mint. Dated 1855 СПБ HI. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, holding scepter and globus cruciger; collared coat-of-arms on breast, additional coats-of-arms on wings; crown above / Crowned denomination and date within wreath. Bitkin 235 (Nikolai I) and 49 (Aleksandr II); KM (C) 167.1. Iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 6906684-011, graded PF 64. Top Pop.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
This identical type continued to be struck under Aleksandr II until 1858.
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