Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1746. 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 261. 25.44g, 42mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins;
Ex Kölner Münzkabinett, Auction 112, 19 October 2019, lot 807 (470 EUR).
Price realized | 300 GBP |
Starting price | 240 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |