1 Rouble - Elizabeth (Piedfort) 1756 front 1 Rouble - Elizabeth (Piedfort) 1756 back
1 Rouble - Elizabeth (Piedfort) 1756 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Rouble - Elizabeth Piedfort

1756 year
Gold (.917) 2.79 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Elizabeth (1741-1762)
Type
Pattern
Year
1756
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
2.79 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#313659
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned monogram

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1756
· МОН·ЦЕНА · РƔБЛЬ ·

Translation: Coin Ruble

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Rouble - Elizabeth (Piedfort) 1756 from the Russian Empire is that it was minted with a unique "Piedfort" technique, which involves striking the coin twice to create a thicker and more detailed design than usual. This process made the coin more valuable and sought after by collectors.