A Collection of Russian Coinage for East Prussia
18 Groschen 1759. Königsberg. 5.37 gm.
Obverse legend starts high, Elizabeth's crown points between colon and I in D:G:IMP. Olding 453a, Bit 677v (R1) Diakov 629 (R1), Ilyin (8 Rubl.), Sev 1814 (R), Uzd 4866 (R). Deep iridescent toning. Some weakness at centers, otherwise bold. About uncirculated.
Ex “The New York Sale” XXXVI. Jan 6, 2011, lot 1102, comes with tag