© Auktionen Frühwald
© Auktionen Frühwald
2 Souverains - Maria Theresa Vienna type
| Gold (.919) | 11.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1756-1761 |
| Value | 2 Souverains (17.85) |
| Currency | Florin (1744-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#159905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned arms and mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCH AUS DUX // BURG BRAB C FL
WI
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Brabantiae Comes Flandriae
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Brabant, Count of Flanders
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Souverains - Maria Theresa (Vienna 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 1756 and 1761, during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was known for her many reforms and military conquests. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during a time when many European countries were transitioning from using silver-based currencies to gold-based currencies, and it is made of gold (.919) weighing 11.1g. Despite the turmoil of the time, this coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and it is still highly sought after by collectors today.
