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Austrian Netherlands: Maria Theresa gold Pattern 10 Souverain d'Or (Ducaton) 1751 MS61 NGC,...
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Wonderful Pattern 10 Souverain d'Or Bearing the Portrait of Franz I
Maria Theresa gold Pattern 10 Souverain d'Or (Ducaton) 1751 MS61
NGC, Antwerp mint, KM-Pn1 (Rare), Fr-140 (under Belgium and
Franz I), Eypeltauer-717, Herinek-666 (under Franz I), Delm-214
(R3), Vanhoudt-843 (R3). 55.42gm. Draped and cuirassed bust of
Franz I right / Coat of arms on chest of double-headed imperial
eagle, surrounded by the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
As early as 1750, the Court of Vienna expressed the wish to have
coins bearing the effigy of Franz I struck in the Austrian
Netherlands, an idea which was met with some controversy as the
Emperor was not considered sovereign over the territory. In 1751,
however, coins of "five double sovereigns in gold" were minted
bearing his portrait in two styles, one with the reverse design
featuring Maria Theresa, and the other with the reverse design as
seen on this present offering (Mémoire de la Jointe des
Monnaies, January 9, 1774). Very few examples were produced,
and they were not issued into circulation. As such, this type may
be properly categorized as a Pattern or Essai issue, as it is
described in the Standard Catalog of World Coins and in
Delmonte. The present offering appears fully Mint State, with no
trace of wear, while rippling Prooflike reflectivity appears in the
fields-suggestive of a Proof or Specimen striking. Known only to
Delmonte from a specimen in the Cabinet de Bruxelles, an example of
the type most recently achieved 190,000 Euros in November 2017,
reaffirming its supreme rarity and desirability among
collectors.From the Paramount Collection
Metal: Gold
Diameter: 42mm
AGW: 1.955oz
Auction Info
2021 March 25 - 27 The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas #3096 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
March, 2021
25th-27th
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