Ducat - Elizabeth (Trade Coinage) 1749-1753 front Ducat - Elizabeth (Trade Coinage) 1749-1753 back
Ducat - Elizabeth (Trade Coinage) 1749-1753 photo
© Heritage Auctions

Ducat - Elizabeth Trade Coinage

 
Gold (.986) 3.47 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Elizabeth (1741-1762)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1749-1753
Value
1 Ducat (1 Червонец) (2.5)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.47 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#102630
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Russian double-headed eagle, date above.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1757 МАР 13
IСАМОДЕРЖ·ВСЕРОСИСКАЯ·

Translation:
March 13
And Autocrat of the whole Russia

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Ducat - Elizabeth (Trade Coinage) 1749-1753 from the Russian Empire made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.47 g is an interesting coin because it was minted during the reign of Empress Elizabeth, who was known for her extensive trade and economic reforms, which helped to modernize and expand the Russian economy. This coin was likely used as a form of currency for international trade and commerce, and its gold content and intricate design would have made it a valuable and prestigious item for merchants and traders.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1749  6042 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ducat - Elizabeth (Trade Coinage) 1749-1753 coin.