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24 Kopecks - Elizabeth Novodel; original obverse die; small planchet ND
1758 year| Silver | 5.72 g | - |
| 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 | 5.72 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#166420 |
|---|---|
| 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 smaller, but also weigh less.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Elizabeth of Russia, who was the Empress of Russia from 1741 to 1762. She was known for her extensive reforms and her efforts to modernize Russia, which included the minting of new coins. This particular coin, the 24 Kopecks, was minted in Livonia and Estonia, which were regions that were part of the Russian Empire at the time. The coin's design features the image of Elizabeth on the obverse side, and the reverse side features the coat of arms of Livonia and Estonia. The coin was made of silver and weighs 5.72 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
