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96 Kopecks - Elizabeth Novodel; Saint Petersburg obverse die ND
1758 year| Silver (.750) | 26.38 g | 40 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 | 26.38 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#166341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Oblique milled or smooth.
Comment
These novodel pieces (official restrikes) were struck using the same reverse die as the official coins, and using a 1 Rouble obverse die from Staint Petersburg (for Russia). While the exact date these novodels were struck is unknown, they would have been struck in 1758 at the very earliest.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Elizabeth of Russia, who was the daughter of Peter the Great and ruled Russia from 1741 to 1762. She was known for her strong leadership and cultural reforms, and her reign saw a significant increase in the production of art, literature, and architecture. The coin's design, which features an image of Elizabeth on the obverse and the coat of arms of Livonia and Estonia on the reverse, reflects the cultural and political influences of the time.