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1 Souverain - Joseph II Austria mints
| Gold (.919) | 5.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph II (1780-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1790 |
| Value | 1 Souverain (8.875) |
| Currency | Florin (1744-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with Austria-Lorraine-Burgundy arms, atop Burgundian cross; date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH · AVST · DVX · BVRG · LOTH · BRAB · COM · FLAN · 1787
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingia Brabantiae Comes Flandriae
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lorraine, Brabant, Count of Flanders
Comment
Alignment of mints and catalog references:Vienna (mint mark - A) - Friedberg 444, Herinek 101-105 (1786-1790)
Hall (Mint Mark - F) - Friedberg 445, Herinek 106-107 (1786-1787, other dates could not be verified in auction sales)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Souverain - Joseph II (Austria mints) 1786-1790 from Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) gold coin is that it was minted during the reign of Joseph II, who was known for his enlightened reforms and attempts to modernize the Habsburg Monarchy. The coin's design features a portrait of Joseph II on one side and an image of the Austrian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Habsburg dynasty. Despite being minted over 200 years ago, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1786 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Souverain - Joseph II (Austria mints) 1786-1790 coin.
