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1 Souverain - Francis II
| Gold (.919) | 5.53 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis II (1792-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1798 |
| Value | 1 Souverain (8.875) |
| Currency | Florin (1744-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Weight | 5.53 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with Austria-Lorraine-Burgundy arms, surrounded by collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH. AVST. DVX. BVRG. LOTH. BRAB. COM. FLAN. date
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lorraine, Brabant, Count of Flanders.
Comment
Krause erroneously calls this type a 1/2 sovereign.Though Krause mentions 1793(b) struck as Brussels, this type was unknown to de Witte, so it is not included here.
Alignment of mint marks and catalog references:
Vienna (mint mark - A) - Friedberg 473, Herinek 409-410
Kremnitz (mint mark - B) - Friedberg 474
Gunzburg (mint mark - H) - Friedberg 476, Herinek 416
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Souverain - Francis II 1792-1798 coin from Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis II, who was the last Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor of Austria. This period saw the rise of nationalism and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, making the coin a unique piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 B | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1793 H | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1794 B | 56000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1795 B | 51000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1796 B | 29000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Souverain - Francis II 1792-1798 coin.
