Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1756. Б • М • ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ • I : IМП : IСАМОД : 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, I-M across lower fields, denomination and date around. Edge inscription: С • ПЕТЕРБƔРХСКАГО ✿✿✿ МOНЕТНAГО ✿ ДВОР. Bitkin 277. 27.05g, 39mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine; an attractive example with a beautiful cabinet tone.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.