Russia, Empire (Occupation of Prussia). Elizabeth BI 6 Groschen. Königsberg mint, 1759. ELISAB : I : IMP : TOT : RUSS, crowned and draped bust to right / MONETA : REGNI : PRVSS :, crowned eagle facing, with head to left and wings spread, wearing shield inscribed with denomination on breast and holding sceptre and orb; date across lower fields. Bitkin -, cf. 692ff. 3.18g, 23mm, 1h.
Near Mint State. Rare, particularly in this condition; dies not listed in Bitkin.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins;
Ex Sincona AG, Auction 32, 24 October 2016, lot 1301 (3,400 CHF).
Price realized | 2'200 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |
Estimate | 2'000 GBP |