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96 Kopecks - Elizabeth Krasny
1757 year| Silver (.750) | 26.38 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Estonia (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth (1741-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1757 |
| Value | 96 Kopecks = 1 Livonese |
| Currency | Livonese (1756-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 26.38 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#60048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Double-headed Russian eagles carrying Livonian and Estonian shields, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · LIVOESTHONICA · 1757
96
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.Novodels (official restrikes) exist, which all used the 1757 reverse die. Some restrikes use different obverse dies and edge styles, which are the ones easy to tell apart; however, those that use the same obverse die and same edge style are a little more difficult to differentiate. On the official coins, the tip of the bust's crown should point between 'D G' of the legend. On the restrikes, the tip points to the back-end of the 'D'.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 96 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Krasny) 1757 coin from Livonia and Estonia (Russia) is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, who was known for her extensive reforms and cultural achievements. This coin was part of a series of silver coins that were minted during her reign, and it features an image of the Empress on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was significant because it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in currency at the time. Additionally, the coin's weight of 26.38 grams and its silver purity of .750 indicate that it was a substantial and valuable coin in its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1757 | 27000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 96 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Krasny) 1757 coin.
