Watch List notes:

RUSSIA, Livonia & Estonia. Yelizaveta Petrovna (Elizabeth). 1741-1761. AR 96 Kopeek (42mm, ~26.38 g, 12h). Krasny (Red) mint. Dated 1757. KM 5; Severin 1765. In NGC encapsulation graded AU 55 WINGS APPROVED. Very moderate and even patina in a medium silver gray. A rare coin, very much in demand. Only one coin has been graded higher in MS 63. Extremely attractive for the type and not seen or offered much these days.


Purchased from Superior Galleries, May 2004.