© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
2 Kopecks - Elizabeth Krasny
1757 year| Billon (.396 silver) | 1.05 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Estonia (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth (1741-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1757 |
| Value | 2 Kopecks = 1⁄48 Livonese |
| Currency | Livonese (1756-1917) |
| Composition | Billon (.396 silver) |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#69659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Livonian and Estonian shields with bow above, value below, and surrounded by the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 - 7
5 - 7
2
Edge
Oblique milled.
Comment
After the capitulation of the Swedish dominions of Livonia and Estonia to the Russians, while the two areas were supposed to adopt Russia's currency, both areas continued to use their Thaler-based ones, relying mainly on foreign coins to supply themselves. In response, Russia introduced the Livonese, which was basically the Russian version of the Thaler, with 1 Livonese equal to 96 Kopecks. Even so, the coins were tedious to ship, and it was later realized that 1 Livonese should have actually been equal to 109 Kopecks, so the minting of these pieces did not last long. For the most part, Livoestonika continued to use foreign coins until 1846, when Russia banned the use of foreign coins.There is some ambiguity of Krause's assessment of the two types (KM#1.1 and KM#1.2). While some sources say KM#1.1 has the date split between the bow and KM#1.2 does not, that may not actually be the case. The comments to the patterns (KM#Pn1 and KM#Pn2) mentions a small date and value like KM#1.1 and a large date and value like KM#1.2, respectively, meaning that is more than likely the difference. Even so, with every other denomination having only one style of pattern continued for the official coins, confirmation is needed on KM#1.2.
Interesting fact
The 2 Kopecks coin from Livonia and Estonia (Russia) made of Billon (.396 silver) weighing 1.05 g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Empress Elizabeth (Krasny) in 1757, and it features an image of the Empress on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency in the Russian Empire and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1757 | 46000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Krasny) 1757 coin.
