Lot #616: Rare Russia 1904 One Kopeck Coin - Double-Headed Eagle - Scepter and Orb - Czar Nicholas II - Over 120 years old!

Obverse: Features the Small State Emblem of the Russian Empire—the iconic double-headed eagle with a crown, holding a scepter and orb. On the eagle's breast is the shield of St. George, and its wings are adorned with the coats of arms of the various lands under Imperial rule. The eagle is surrounded by a circular inscription in Cyrillic. Reverse: Features the denomination 1 КОПЕЙКА (1 Kopeck) in the center, flanked by two decorative rosettes. Above the denomination is the Imperial Crown. Below it is the date 1904 and the mint mark С.П.Б. (S.P.B.), signifying the St. Petersburg Mint. The entire design is enclosed within a wreath of laurel and oak branches. The 1904 Russia One Kopeck coin is a classic example of Imperial Russian coinage from the reign of Czar Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia. Minted during a period of relative economic stability before the upheavals of the Russo-Japanese War and the 1905 Revolution, these copper coins are known for their intricate, traditional design. Nicholas II continued the uniform design standards established by his father, Alexander III. These copper "kopecks" were the backbone of small daily transactions across the vast Russian Empire. Dimensions: Copper. 21.7 mm. 3.28 g. Pickup category timeslot {A}