Watch List notes:

Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Poltina (50 Kopeck). St. Petersburg mint, 1755. 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, Я-I across lower fields, denomination and date around. Edge inscription: C.ПЕТЕРБƔРХСКАГО ✿✿ МOHETHAГO ✿ ДВОРА. Bitkin 325. 12.69g, 32mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; traces of historical cleaning. Very Rare.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.