Russia, Alexander II, 5 kopecks 1870

Nicely preserved details.

Very rare St. Petersburg issue minted in an edition of 28,000 copies.

Item known from sporadic auctions.

Obverse: eagle of the Empire, in the rim the legend:
МЕДНАЯ РОССИЙСКАЯ МОНЕТА ПЯТЬ КОПЕЕК;

Reverse: in pearl border: *5*/КОПЕК/C.П.Ь, in outer rim wreath and date 1870 ГОДА;