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Austrian Netherlands
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.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 20000-40000 USD
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.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/austrian-netherlands/austrian-netherlands-maria-theresa-gold-pattern-10-souverain-d-or-ducaton-1751-ms61-ngc-/a/3096-30122.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-40000 USD