24 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Novodel; original obverse die; large planchet) ND (1758) front 24 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Novodel; original obverse die; large planchet) ND (1758) back
24 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Novodel; original obverse die; large planchet) ND (1758) photo
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24 Kopecks - Elizabeth Novodel; original obverse die; large planchet ND

1758 year
Silver 7.12 g -
Description
Issuer
Livonia and Estonia (Russia)
Queen
Elizabeth (1741-1762)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1758
Value
24 Kopecks = ¼ Livonese
Currency
Livonese (1756-1917)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.12 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#166418
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double-headed Russian eagles carrying Livonian and Estonian shields, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA · LIVOESTHONICA · 1757
24

Translation:
Moneta Livoestonika
Coin of Livoestonika

Edge

Cinquefoil and globe.

Comment

These novodel pieces (official restrikes) were struck using the same reverse die as the official coins, as well as using the original obverse die. While the exact date these novodels were struck is unknown, they would have been struck in 1758 at the very earliest.

Because these were struck on different sized planchets to the official coin, these novodels are not just visibly larger, but also weigh more.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Elizabeth, who was the Empress of Russia from 1741 to 1762. She was known for her extensive reforms and cultural achievements, and this coin is a testament to her legacy.