Russia, Elizabeth I (1741-1762), Coronation 1742, silvered bronze medal, a later copy, scarce

Obv: buxom bust of Elizabeth right, legend around (translation "By the grace of God Elizabeth Empress and Autocrat of all Russia")

Rev: an angel on a cloud places a crown on Elizabeth's head, to her left a woman kneels holding a shield with the Russian arms and a heart, behind is a column with monogrammes of Peter I and Elizabeth, legend around (translation: "God's rewards through loyal subjects")

Condition: Good very fine; Diameter: 60mm

References: Diakov 86.3; Smirnov -

Notes: this is possibly a nineteenth century striking, nevertheless it is a very handsome portrait bust.

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