Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Rouble. Red mint, 1748. Б • М • ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ • I • IМП : IСАМОД : 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: МОСКОВСКОГО *** МАНЕТНОГО*ДВОРА ***. Bitkin 263. 25.09g, 42mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; deep cabinet tone.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.