© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Sovrano - Leopold II
| Gold (.919) | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Milan (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Leopold I (1790-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1792 |
| Value | 1 Sovrano (15⁄2) |
| Currency | Scudo (?-1796) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#117505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of Austro-Burgundian arms, Order of Golden Fleece around, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH·AVST·DVX·BVRG·LOTH·BRAB·COM·FLAN·1791·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovrano - Leopold II 1790-1792 coin from the Duchy of Milan (Italian States) made of Gold (.919) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Leopold II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and the King of Italy, and it features an image of him on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Milan on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during a period of economic and political upheaval, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item today.
