Russia 1 Kopeck 1879 СПБ St. Petersburg. Alexander II (1854-1881). Obverse: Crowned double-headed imperial eagle within circle. Nine shields (Annexed Duchy's Coat of Arms into Russia) upon crowned double-headed imperial eagle. The centre shield is of Russian Empire. Lettering: МѢДНАЯ РОССІЙСКАЯ МОНЕТА ОДНА КОПѢЙКА. Reverse: Value flanked by stars within beaded circle. Lettering: 1879 ГОДА * 1 * КОПѢЙКА С.П.Б. Copper. Edge ribbed. Bitkin 540. NGC MS 65 BN ONLY 3 COINS IN HIGHER GRADE