Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Rouble. Red mint, 1744. 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: MOCKOBCKOГO ✿✿✿✿ МAНЕТНOГО ✿ ДВОРА ✿✿. Bitkin -, cf. 114-115. 25.89g, 41mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare; dies unlisted in Bitkin.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Price realized | 1'600 GBP |
Starting price | 300 GBP |
Estimate | 500 GBP |