5 Roubles - Elizabeth 1756-1758 front 5 Roubles - Elizabeth 1756-1758 back
5 Roubles - Elizabeth 1756-1758 photo
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5 Roubles - Elizabeth

 
Gold (.917) 8.26 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Elizabeth (1741-1762)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1756-1758
Value
5 Roubles (5 Рублей)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
8.26 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#96958
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned coats of arms of four tsardoms: Moscow (top), Astrakhan (left), Kazan (right), Siberia (bottom). Coat of arms of Russian Empire in the center.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
IМПРСКАЯ РОССIИС МОН·ЦЕНА ПЯТЬ·РƔБ
1 7
5 6

Translation: Imperial Russian coin, value of five Rubles

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Roubles - Elizabeth 1756-1758 coin from the Russian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Elizabeth, who was known for her extensive collection of coins and medals. In fact, she was so passionate about numismatics that she even established a special department at the mint to produce commemorative coins and medals. This coin, which features Elizabeth's portrait on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other, is a rare and valuable example of the mint's work during her reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1756  13055 - - - - - -
1758  16987 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Roubles - Elizabeth 1756-1758 coin.