Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). Red mint, 1742. Б • М • ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ • I • IМП : I САМОД : ВСЕРОС :, crowned and draped bust to right; M•M•Д• 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: MOCKOB[CKOГO ✿✿✿✿] MAHETHO[ГO Д]BOP[A] ✿✿✿. Bitkin 140. 12.58g, 36mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Price realized | 480 GBP |
Starting price | 150 GBP |
Estimate | 250 GBP |