Lot 504
Russia, Elizabeth I Petrovna (1741-1761), gold Ducat, 1751 April - Eagle reverse

Ancient, British and World Coins, and Medals - 118 | C24009
Auction: 21 October 2024 at 10:00 BST
£36,000
Description
Russia, Elizabeth I Petrovna (1741-1761), gold Ducat, 1751 April - Eagle reverse, Moscow mint, crowned and draped bust right. Rev. Crown above Imperial eagle, 3.52g (KM C.30.2; Bit 25 (R2); Diakov 234 (R3)). In NGC holder graded AU Details – Damaged (6770037-001), slightly bent flan. Photo by NGC. Stunning red tone. A coin of the utmost rarity that seldom comes to the market, its mintage is unknown. This piece is the only example of this type in NGC census, there are none in PCGS census. This coin has never been on the market previously.

