48 Kopecks - Elizabeth Krasny, pattern, type 1
| Emissor | Livonia and Estonia |
|---|---|
| Ano | 1756 |
| Tipo | Coin pattern |
| Valor | 48 Kopecks = 1/2 Livonese |
| Moeda | Livonese (1756-1917) |
| Composição | Silver (.750) |
| Peso | 13.19 g |
| Diâmetro | 35 mm |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round |
| Técnica | |
| Orientação | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) | KM#Pn8, Fed#1069, Bit#649 |
| Descrição do anverso | Bust facing right and surrounded by legend. |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | Latin |
| Legenda do anverso |
ELISABETHA · I · D · G · IMP · TOT · ROSS · (Translation: Elisabetha I Dei Gratia Imperatrix Totum Russorum Elizaveta I, with God`s grace, Empress of all Russia) |
| Descrição do reverso | Double-headed Russian eagles carrying Livonian and Estonian shields, all surrounded by legend. |
| Escrita do reverso | Latin |
| Legenda do reverso |
MONETA · LIVON · ET · ESTLAND · 1756 48 (Translation: Moneta Livoniae Et Estland Coin of Livonia and Estonia) |
| Bordo | Cinquefoil and globe. |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
1756 - - 10 |
| ID Numisquare | 1939068040 |
| Informações adicionais |
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Historical Context: This 1756 48 Kopecks pattern coin originates from the Baltic provinces of Livonia and Estonia, then under Empress Elizabeth Petrovna's Russian Imperial dominion (1741-1762). This era marked Russian consolidation of these vital territories. The issuance of a distinct pattern, especially with an unusual 48 Kopecks denomination, suggests an attempt to establish a localized currency system or a specific monetary reform tailored for these regions, rather than extending standard Imperial Russian coinage.
Artistry: While the specific engraver remains unrecorded, this pattern's design reflects prevailing late Baroque and early Rococo aesthetics characteristic of 18th-century Russian Imperial coinage. The obverse typically features a finely rendered portrait or monogram of Empress Elizabeth, adorned with elaborate regalia. The