96 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Krasny; pattern; type 1) 1756 front 96 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Krasny; pattern; type 1) 1756 back
96 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Krasny; pattern; type 1) 1756 photo
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96 Kopecks - Elizabeth Krasny; pattern; type

1756 year
Silver (.750) 26.58 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Livonia and Estonia (Russia)
Queen
Elizabeth (1741-1762)
Type
Pattern
Year
1756
Value
96 Kopecks = 1 Livonese
Currency
Livonese (1756-1917)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
26.58 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#166347
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double-headed Russian eagles carrying Livonian and Estonian shields, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA · LIVON · ET · ESTLAND · 1756
96

Translation:
Moneta Livoniae Et Estland
Coin of Livonia and Estonia

Edge

Cinquefoil and globe.

Comment

All 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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 96 Kopecks - Elizabeth (Krasny; pattern; type 1) 1756 from Livonia and Estonia (Russia) made of Silver (.750) weighing 26.58 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 in 1756, which were intended to replace the existing coinage system in Russia. The coin features a portrait of Elizabeth on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1756  10 - - - - - -

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