Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). Red mint, 1744. Б • М • ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ • I • IМП : I САМОД : ВСЕРОС :, crowned and draped bust to right; М•М•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. Bitkin 147. 12h.
PCGS graded MS 62 (#31425666); none graded higher by PCGS - Top Pop. Very Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.