© 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 | 1772-1773 |
| 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#159908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield on a baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH AUS DUX BURG BRAB C FL
Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Brabantiae Comes Flandriae
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Brabant, Count of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1772-1773 Maria Theresa (Vienna type 2) gold coin from Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, who was known for her efforts to modernize and centralize the Habsburg monarchy. At the same time, the coin was also minted during the Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and cultural exchange that saw the rise of new ideas about democracy, liberty, and human rights. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring value of gold and the power of the Habsburg monarchy.
