Watch List notes:

Russia, Empire. Elizabeth AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1757. 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, I-M across lower fields, denomination and date around. Edge inscription: С • ПЕТЕРБƔРХСКАГО ✿✿ МOНЕТНAГО ✿ ДВОРA ✿. Bitkin 279. 25.42g, 40mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine.

From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.