Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Rouble. Red mint, 1756. Б • М • ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ • I • IМП : I САМОД : ВСЕРОС :, crowned and draped bust to right; MMД 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, M-Б across lower fields, denomination and date around. Edge inscription: MOCKOBCKOГO ✿✿✿ МAНЕТНOГО ✿ ДВОРА ✿✿✿. Bitkin 137. 25.75g, 41mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins;
Ex WAG Online oHG, Auction 115, 10 January 2021, lot 362 (460 EUR).
Price realized | 240 GBP |
Starting price | 240 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |