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1 Souverain - Joseph II Brussels
| Gold (.919) | 5.53 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph II (1780-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1789 |
| 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#26306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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· AUST · DUX · BURG · LOTH · BRAB · COM · FLAN · 1786
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingia Brabantiae Comes Flandriae
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lorraine, Brabant, Count of Flanders
Edge
Twisted
Comment
This type is so rare that de Witte had never seen one when he published his book on the coinage of Brabant.This coin does not bear an obvious mint mark for Brussels, but sovereigns struck in other mints in the Hapsburg Empire have a mint mark below the bust obverse (e.g., A, F, M)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Souverain coin from Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) is that it was minted during the reign of Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government, and promote religious tolerance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1786 | 2186 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Brussels) 1786-1789 coin.
