© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
48 Kopecks - Elizabeth Krasny; pattern; type
1756 year| Silver (.750) | 13.19 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Estonia (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth (1741-1762) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1756 |
| Value | 48 Kopecks = ½ Livonese |
| Currency | Livonese (1756-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 13.19 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#71799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Double-headed Russian eagles carrying Livonian and Estonian shields, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · LIVON · ET · ESTLAND · 1756
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Translation:
Moneta Livoniae Et Estland
Coin of Livonia and Estonia
Edge
Cinquefoil and globe.
Comment
All non-novodel coins of this denomination dated 1756 are patterns and come in two types, which are differentiable by the reverse legend.Type 1: MONETA · LIVON · ET · ESTLAND · 1756
Type 2: MONETA · LIVOESTHONICA · 1756
Novodels (official restrikes) exist, which all used the Type 1 Pattern reverse die from 1756. Those novodels all use different obverse dies, so they are easy to tell apart.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 48 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Krasny; pattern; type 1) 1756 from Livonia and Estonia (Russia) made of Silver (.750) weighing 13.19 g is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, who was known for her extensive coinage reforms. This coin was part of a series of pattern coins minted during her reign, which were intended to test new designs and metallic compositions. The coin's design features the empress's portrait on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other, and its unusual shape and size make it a unique and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1756 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; pattern; type 1) 1756 coin.
