Russian Empire 25 Kopecks - Tzar Nicholas II - 1896

A very rare silver coin from Tzarist Russia,  and difficult to get as they are now not allowed to be sold from Russia. 

This coin likely was taken out of Russia during the Russian revolution by escaping merchants (kuptsy) before 1917

Still is well preserved with most of the detail is still available,  although worn and have been in circulation. 

Please see photos and a video. 

Issuer Russian Empire 

Emperor Nicholas II (1894-1917)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 1895-1901

Value 25 Kopecks (25 Копейки) (0.25)

Currency Rouble (1700-1917)

Composition Silver (.900)

Weight 5 g (in an uncirculated or close condition)

Diameter 23 mm

Thickness 1.3 mm

Shape Round

Obverse

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II to the left.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.

Translation: By the grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia

Reverse

Crowned double-headed imperial eagle, ribbons on crown. Denomination; date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 25 КОПѢЕКЪ 1896 Г.

Translation: 25 Kopecks

Edge

Milled

Mint

Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)

Mintage: 27, 212, 032