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Russia, Elizabeth I, 6 December 1741 - 5 January 1762
At the age of thirty-three, this naturally indolent and self-indulgent woman, with little knowledge and no experience, found herself at the head of a great empire at one of the most critical periods of its existence. Fortunately for herself and for Russia, with all her shortcomings (documents often waited months for her signature), Elizabeth inherited some of her father's genius. What sometimes appeared as irresolution and procrastination, was often a wise delay of judgment. She led Russia during the War of Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. She encouraged foundation of the University of Moscow and the Imperial Academy of Arts. The Winter Palace and the Smolny Cathedral are the chief monuments of her reign. Elizabeth is one of the most popular Russian monarchs due to her opposition to Prussian policies and her abstinence from executing a single person during her reign.WO66129. Bronze 5 Kopecks, Krause C59.1, no mintmark, oblique milled edge, F, Ekaterinburg or Sestroretsk mint, weight 46.411g, maximum diameter 41.2mm, die axis 0o, 1761; obverse crowned Ekaterina Tsarina II imperial monogram (ligate stylized ET II), 17-61 flanking across field, all within wreath with olive branch on the left, laurel branch on the right, open at the top, tied at the bottom; reverse coat of arms of Russia: facing double-headed eagle, wearing two crowns, third crown above, wings open, scepter in left talon, globus cruciger in right, shield with St. George on horseback right slaying dragon on breast,no mintmark, "Five Kopeks" in Russian on banner below; huge bronze; SOLD
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