© 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 | 1774-1780 |
| 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#159910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned shield on a baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCH AUS DUX BURG BRAB C FL
IC FA
Unabridged legend:
Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Brabantiae Comes Flandriae
Iohann August (von Cronberg) Franz Aicherau
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Brabant, Count of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Souverains - Maria Theresa (Vienna type 3) 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 1774 and 1780, a period that saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the American Revolution, as well as the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789. Despite these significant events, the coin's design remained relatively unchanged during this time, with the obverse featuring a portrait of Empress Maria Theresa and the reverse featuring the imperial eagle. This coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Habsburg Empire and the influence it had on the currency of the time.
