Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). St. Petersburg mint, 1755. Б • М • ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ • I • IМП : I САМОД : ВСЕРОС :, crowned and draped bust to right; СПБ 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, Я-I across lower fields, denomination and date around. Edge inscription: C.ПЕТЕРБƔРХСКАГО ✿✿ МOHETHAГO ✿ ДВОРА. Bitkin 325. 12.69g, 32mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; traces of historical cleaning. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
Price realized | 700 GBP |
Starting price | 450 GBP |
Estimate | 750 GBP |