Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1741. Б • М • ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ • I • IМП : I САМОД : ВСЕРОС, crowned and draped bust to right; С•П•Б• below / Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, denomination and date around. Edge inscription: С • ПЕТЕРБƔРХСКАГО ✿ МOНЕТНAГО • ДВОРA ✿✿✿. Bitkin 235. 25.32g, 42mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Price realized | 2'000 GBP |
Starting price | 1'500 GBP |
Estimate | 2'500 GBP |