1 Sovrano - Joseph II 1786-1790 front 1 Sovrano - Joseph II 1786-1790 back
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1 Sovrano - Joseph II

 
Gold (.900) 10.57 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duke
Joseph I (1741-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1786-1790
Value
1 Sovrano (15⁄2)
Currency
Scudo (?-1796)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
10.57 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21524
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Crowned oval arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCH·AVST·DVX·BVRG·LOTH·BRAB·COM·FLAN·1786·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sovrano - Joseph II 1786-1790 coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Joseph II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Italy, and was known for his progressive reforms and Enlightenment-inspired policies. The coin's design, which features an image of Joseph II on one side and the Milanese coat of arms on the other, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold (.900) and weighs 10.57 grams speaks to the value and significance of the coin during its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1786 M - - - - - -

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