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| Russian coins of Elizabeth I, Empress of Russia from 1741 - 1762 |
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| Imperial Russian coins Silver Ruble, Moscow mint 1752. |
Imperial Russian silver coins of Empress Elizabeth I of Russia, make a great addition to any numismatic collection.
Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of Empress Elizabeth I right. Mint initials (M.M.Д) below.
Legend: Б.M. EЛИCABETЬ . I . IMП : ICAMOД : BCEPOC :
Translated: "Elizabeth I Empress and Ruler of all Russia"
Reverse: Large crown above crowned double-headed Russian eagle holding imperial staff and orb.
Comment: Mint master´s initial (E) in left field below.
Legend: MOHETA . PУБЛЬ . 1752
Translated: "Rouble Coin 1752"
Mint Master: Igor Ivanov (E)
Mint place: Moscow (MMД)
Reference: Davenport 1678, Bitkin 125, Diakov 258, Severin 1594, KM-19.2. R!
Weight: 25.93 gram of Silver (.802); Diameter: 41 mm
Czarina Elizaveta Petrovna (1709 – 1762), also known as Yelisavet and Elizabeth, was the Empress of Russia from 1741 until her death. She led the country into the two major European conflicts of her time: the War of Austrian Succession (1740–8) and the Seven Years' War (1756–63). Elizabeth, the second-oldest surviving daughter of Peter I of Russia and Catherine I of Russia.