1 Ruble, Elizabeth, Russia, 1757

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Ruble, Elizabeth I, 1757, Russia
Ruble, Elizabeth I, 1757, Russia
Description (Brief):

One (1) ruble coin, Elizabeth

Description (Brief)

Russia, 1757

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Bust of Elizabeth facing right.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Б·М·ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ·I·IМП:IСАМОД:ВСЕРОС / СПБ [Elizabeth the Empress and Autocrat of all Russia / SPB]

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Center the Russian Empire coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle wearing a shield with a mounted figure (Saint George), the imperial crowns on each head stand for the unity and sovereignty of Russia, the orb and scepter grasped in the eagle's talons are traditional heraldic symbols.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: МОНЕТА РƔБЛЬ 1757 [Ruble / 1757 / coin]

This ruble was minted in Russia in 1757 during the reign of Elizabeth Petrovna who ruled Russia from 1741 until her death in 1762.

Date Made: 1757

Ruler: Elizabeth

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Russia

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Russian Coins and Jetons, Coins, Currency and Medals, Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.NU65206.2Catalog Number: NU65206.2Accession Number: 240108

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: .2 cm x 4 cm; 3/32 in x 1 9/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-c895-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1440127

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