© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
96 Kopecks - Elizabeth Novodel; original obverse die ND
1758 year| Silver (.750) | 40 g | 26.38 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Estonia (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth (1741-1762) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1758 |
| Value | 96 Kopecks = 1 Livonese |
| Currency | Livonese (1756-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Diameter | 26.38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#166339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
These novodel pieces (official restrikes) were struck using the same reverse die as the official coins, as well as using the original obverse die. While the exact date these novodels were struck is unknown, they would have been struck in 1758 at the very earliest.Because the same dies that struck these novodels were also used to strike the official coins, differentiating the two can be difficult. 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 this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Elizabeth, who was the Empress of Russia from 1741 to 1762. She was known for her many reforms and her efforts to modernize Russia, and this coin is a reflection of that era.
