© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Souverains - Maria Theresa Type
| Gold (.919) | 11.06 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1749-1751 |
| Value | 2 Souverains (17.85) |
| Currency | Florin (1744-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Weight | 11.06 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned polygonal shield with Austria-Burgundy arms, mint mark below and 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, Brabant, Count of Flanders
Engraver: Jacques Roëttiers
Edge
Twisted
Comment
Krause erroneously refers to this type as a (1) souverain.Similar to KM#10, different diameter size, and slight obverse legend difference.
Mint and catalog reference alignment:
Antwerp (mint mark - hand) - Delmonte 208, Friedberg 130, Herinek 331-332, de Witte 1112
Bruges (mint mark - lion) - Delmonte 569, Friedberg 235, Herinek 353-354
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Souverains - Maria Theresa (Type 1) coin from Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted between 1749 and 1751, a period that saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring an image of Maria Theresa, reflects the influence of the Austrian Empire and its cultural and political ties to other European powers. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after commodity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1749 | 609576 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1751 | 15900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Souverains - Maria Theresa (Type 1) 1749-1751 coin.
