Lot 30082 – 1913 Romanov Tercentenary 50k vignette only die proof in brown

50 kopek – Elizabeth I

Original – Portrait by J.L.Toquet 1756

Design prepared by E.Lanceray, engraved by P.Ksidias

1913 Romanov Tercentenary 50k vignette only die proof in reddish brown, very fine. Possibly from Tsar collection R. Lowe 1935 as described “ 50 kopecks: … Three die proofs of the head in brown, green and purple …” published in the Yamschik-Post Rider 1983, No 12, page 15.