Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. Karl Peter Ulrich (Peter III of Russia) Taler 1753 S-P MS63 NGC, Mannheim mint, KM110, Dav-1353, Uzd-4929, Diakov-46, Bit-61. Obv. Armored and ermine mantled bust right, wearing sash. Rev. Double headed imperial eagle facing, with two coats-of-arms on breast, surrounded by Collar of the Order of St. Andrew. An immense choice representative of this exceedingly scarce type, boasting glassy surfaces marked by clear reflectivity and decorated in a soft spread of silver tone which deepens just slightly in color toward the legends. Very lightly adjusted to the obverse to an extent that in no way impairs the central features, which contrast by their satiny frost against the lower-lying fields. Fully struck and worthy of the finest cabinet of 18th century talers. Peter was born in Kiel, in Holstein-Gottorp, Germany. His mother was Anna Petrovna, daughter of Emperor Peter I (the Great), and Empress Catherine I of Russia. When his Aunt, Elizabeth (Anna's younger sister) became Empress of Russia, she proclaimed Peter her heir and took him with her to Russia. Peter's reign in Russia was extremely unpopular, and very short, lasting only 186 days before he was overthrown and supposedly assassinated.

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