© iBertrand.be
© iBertrand.be
2 Souverains - Joseph II Brussels
| Gold (.919) | 11.06 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph II (1780-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1781-1789 |
| Value | 2 Souverains (17.85) |
| Currency | Florin (1744-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Weight | 11.06 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with Austria-Lorraine-Burgundy arms, surrounded by collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Date divides legend, and is divided by mint mark (angel face).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH · AUST · DUX · BURG · LOTH · BRAB · COM · FLAN ·
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingia Brabantiae Comes Flandriae
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lorraine, Brabant, Count of Flanders
Comment
Krause erroneouely identifies this type as a (1) souverain.KM#33 includes both Brussels and Vienna mints but they are split in numista based on several small design differences.
Angelface mintmark: