RUSSIA, Empire. Nikolai I Pavlovich. 1825-1855. AR Rouble (35mm, 20.60 g, 12h). St. Petersburg mint. Dated 1840 СПБ НГ. Crowned double-headed eagle with wings spread, collared coat-of-arms on breast, coat-of-arms on wings, holding scepter and globus cruciger / Crowned above denomination and date within wreath. Bitkin 183; KM (C) 168.1. Iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 6928246-005, graded MS 61.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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