Watch List notes:

Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). Red mint, 1743. Б • М • ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ • I • IМП : I САМОД : ВСЕРОС :, crowned and draped bust to right; M•M•Д 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: MOCKOBCKOГO ✿✿✿ MAHETHOГO ДBOPA ✿✿. Bitkin 144 (obv. die), 143 (rev. die). 12.68g, 35mm, 12h.

Near Extremely Fine. Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.