RUSSIA, Tsars of Russia. Yelizaveta Petrovna (Elizabeth), 1741-1762. Rouble 1755 (Silver, 40 mm, 26.35 g, 12 h), St. Petersburg. Б•М•ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ•I•IМП:IСАМОД:ВСЕРОС // СПБ Crowned and draped bust of Elizabeth to right. Rev. 1755 - МОНЕТА•РƔБЛЬ• // I - M Crowned double eagle. Bitkin 276. Davenport 1679. KM C19C. Beautifully toned and unusually well preserved. Minor metal flaws, very minor scratches on the obverse and very minor deposits on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.



This issue is also called the Scott-Rouble, named after the renowned engraver B. Scott, who created the wonderful portrait of Elizabeth.