1 Souverain - Maria Theresa (Type 1) 1749-1751 front 1 Souverain - Maria Theresa (Type 1) 1749-1751 back
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1 Souverain - Maria Theresa Type

 
Gold (.919) 5.53 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Netherlands (Belgium)
Empress
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1749-1751
Value
1 Souverain (8.875)
Currency
Florin (1744-1798)
Composition
Gold (.919)
Weight
5.53 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#28200
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Crowned polygonal shield with Austria-Burgundy arms, atop Burgundian cross, mintmark below, date dividing legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCH AUS · DUX · BURG · BRAB · C · FL ·
1750

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Brabantiae Comes Flandriae

Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, Count of Flanders

Engraver: Jacques Roëttiers

Edge

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Comment

The Krause catalog erroneously calls this coin as a (1) souverain.
For 1749, this type is differentiated by the smaller diameter (see link for type with larger planchet).

Mints, mint marks and catalog refernces:
Antwerp (mint mark = hand) Delmonte G 211, Friedberg 132, Witte 1114, Herinek 358
Bruges (mint mark = lion) Delmonte G 570 , Friedberg 236, Herinek 375

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Souverain - Maria Theresa (Type 1) coin from Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and one of the most powerful women of the 18th century. She was known for her strong leadership and her efforts to modernize and centralize the government, which had a lasting impact on the region's economy and politics. The coin's design features a portrait of Maria Theresa on one side and the imperial eagle on the other, symbolizing her authority and influence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1749  1672435 - - - - - -
1750  414711 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Souverain - Maria Theresa (Type 1) 1749-1751 coin.