25 Kopeks 1859, SPB-FB, St. George in a Cloak

Name: Монеты 25 Kopeks 1859, SPB-FB, St. George in a Cloak
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Country: Tsarist Russia
Weight: 5.18 g
Mintage: 4,400,006 pcs.
Issue Quality: Circulation and Proof
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 868
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 4.5 g
Denomination: 25 kopeks
Ruler: Alexander II
Monetary Unit: Kopek
Mintmaster Initials: SPB-FB
Uzdenikov: 1758
Bitkin: 131 (R)
Conros: 138/1
Petrov: none
Diameter: 24.2 mm
G: 342 ₽
VF: 1192 ₽
XF: 4133 ₽
AU: 9173 ₽
UNC: 18518 ₽
Proof: 23903 ₽

Reverse
The upper part of the reverse features the crown of the Russian Empire. Below, on two lines, are the denomination (with six-pointed stars on the left and right) and the monetary unit: 25 КОПѢЕКЪ. Next is a divider element consisting of two elongated, oppositely directed figures with a dot between them. Below the divider is the year of minting '1859'. Under the year is the abbreviation 'С.П.Б.' (Saint Petersburg Mint). On the left side of the coin, along the edge, is a laurel branch, and on the right, an oak branch. At the base, the branches are tied with a ribbon forming a neat bow. Raised denticles are minted around the entire edge of the coin.
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire — a double-headed eagle. Both heads of the eagle bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is positioned above and between the heads. All are connected by the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. On the eagle's chest is the Moscow coat of arms, within the shield St. George the Victorious on horseback, spearing a dragon. Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. The coats of arms on the wings (four on each wing): Kazan, Polish, Taurida, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian, Kiev and Novgorod, Vladimir. In the eagle's right talon is a scepter, and in the left, an orb. Under the right talon is the letter 'Ф', under the left is 'Б'. The initials of mintmaster Fedor Blum. The center of the obverse is enclosed within a braided rim. In the upper part is an eight-petaled flower, visually indicating the start of the inscription: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 1 ЗОЛОТНИК 5 1/4 ДОЛЕЙ (Pure Silver 1 Zolotnik 5 1/4 Doli). The rim is decorated with short denticles.