Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Rouble. Red mint, 1755. 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; M-Б across lower fields, crown above, denomination and date around. Edge inscription: MOCKOBCKOГO ✿ MAНЕТНOГО ✿ ДВОРА ✿✿✿✿. Bitkin 136. 26.08g, 41mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Price realized | 440 GBP |
Starting price | 240 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |