Moscow City Hallmark of 1678-1679 "Double-Headed Eagle with Letters RP and Z"

Hallmarks-Urban

Letter: RP Z
Year: 1678-1679
Shape: Round
Description: The earliest Moscow hallmarks feature a double-headed eagle of various designs, within shields of different shapes, sometimes with a date expressed initially in Cyrillic letters, later in Arabic numerals. The hallmark is round in shape, with the letters "RP" to the left of the eagle and the letter "Z" to the right. (1678-1679) Shape: Round