Description
Russia, Livonia & Estonia, Elizabeth Petrovna (1741-1762), silver 96 Kopeks / Rouble, 1757, Krasny (Red) mint, Moscow (Bit. 627; Diakov 604). In NGC holder graded AU Details – Reverse Scratched (8222219-001). Mintage of only 27,000. Extremely rare. Photo by NGC.
This is the only crown sized circulation issue for Livonia & Estonia under the Russian rule. The Baltic provinces of Livonia and Estonia fell under Russian domination following Sweden’s loss in the Great Northern War and the ratification of the Treaty of Nystad in 1721.
