1884 Aleksandr III Russian 5 Rouble Gold Coin CNB AT - NGC MS64

Rare Russian 1884 5 Rouble Gold coin from the reign of Aleksandr the Third. The Cyrillic letters 'СПБ' (which we have represented through their similarity to the English letters 'CNB') show that this coin was minted at the Saint Petersburg Mint.

Obverse

The text reads '5 рублей 1884 С.П.Б.' (5 Roubles 1884 Saint Petersburg Mint).

Around: '1 золотник 39 долей чистаго золота ' (1 Zolotnik of 39 parts pure gold).

Reverse

The imperial, double-headed eagle of Russia. This design features a two-headed eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, with a crown above both heads. At the centre of the eagle is the national shield of Russia showing Saint George the Victorious on horseback, with various other shields within the eagle's wings.

Graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to;

GRADE : MS64

SERIAL NUMBER: 4866448-020

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