Watch List notes:

Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1743. 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, denomination and date around. Edge inscription: С • ПЕТЕРБƔРХСКАГО ✿✿✿✿ МOНЕТНAГО ✿ ДВОРA ✿✿✿. Bitkin 253. 25.52g, 41mm, 12h.

Near Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.