© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
48 Kopecks - Elizabeth Krasny
1757 year| Silver (.750) | 13.19 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Estonia (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth (1741-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1757 |
| Value | 48 Kopecks = ½ Livonese |
| Currency | Livonese (1756-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 13.19 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#69652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Double-headed Russian eagles carrying Livonian and Estonian shields, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · LIVOESTHONICA · 1757
48
Translation:
Moneta Livoestonika
Coin of Livoestonika
Edge
Cinquefoil and globe.
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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 48 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Krasny) 1757 coin from Livonia and Estonia (Russia) is that it was made of silver (.750) and weighs 13.19g, which was a significant weight for a circulation coin at that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1757 | 42450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 48 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Krasny) 1757 coin.
