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Milan. Maria Theresa gold "Joseph II as Co-Regent" Medal of 10 Ducats ND (c. 1780) XF45 NGC, Horsky-Unl., Julius-Unl., Gnecchi-Unl., Gnecchi Collection-Unl. 39mm. 34.02gm. Engrailed edge. Unsigned, but possibly by Christian Vinazer (1747-1782), a medal of his with identical portraits appearing as Julius-1918, and also dated to circa 1780. Struck in gold to the weight of 10 Ducats, this medal features the bust of Joseph II with his titles over the obverse, and the portrait of Maria Theresa in widow's veil with her titles on the reverse. As this medal commemorates the co-regency of the two rulers, it must be dated prior to the death of Maria Theresa on November 29th, 1780. Entirely absent from our searches of major references and auction records, this type would appear at the very least extremely rare; indeed, it has been noted as "Unique" by the consignor, and may be considered as such. In terms of condition, the piece is quite attractive, with minimal true wear and some remnants of luster, a few shallow scratches in the obverse fields perhaps accounting for a slightly lower grade than would otherwise be assigned.
Following the death of Maria Theresa's husband, Francis I, their son, Joseph II, ascended to the title of Emperor and was appointed co-regent by his mother in the Austrian dominions. During this period of co-regency, the dethroned Empress refused to relinquish much of her sovereign power to her son, and until her death in 1780 his decisions as emperor were heavily dominated by her political principles, many of which were in direct contrast to his own.
Ex. Guia Collection (Bowers & Merena March 1988, Lot 633)
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-12000 USD
Milan. Maria Theresa gold "Joseph II as Co-Regent" Medal of 10 Ducats ND (c. 1780) XF45 NGC, Horsky-Unl., Julius-Unl., Gnecchi-Unl., Gnecchi Collection-Unl. 39mm. 34.02gm. Engrailed edge. Unsigned, but possibly by Christian Vinazer (1747-1782), a medal of his with identical portraits appearing as Julius-1918, and also dated to circa 1780. Struck in gold to the weight of 10 Ducats, this medal features the bust of Joseph II with his titles over the obverse, and the portrait of Maria Theresa in widow's veil with her titles on the reverse. As this medal commemorates the co-regency of the two rulers, it must be dated prior to the death of Maria Theresa on November 29th, 1780. Entirely absent from our searches of major references and auction records, this type would appear at the very least extremely rare; indeed, it has been noted as "Unique" by the consignor, and may be considered as such. In terms of condition, the piece is quite attractive, with minimal true wear and some remnants of luster, a few shallow scratches in the obverse fields perhaps accounting for a slightly lower grade than would otherwise be assigned.
Following the death of Maria Theresa's husband, Francis I, their son, Joseph II, ascended to the title of Emperor and was appointed co-regent by his mother in the Austrian dominions. During this period of co-regency, the dethroned Empress refused to relinquish much of her sovereign power to her son, and until her death in 1780 his decisions as emperor were heavily dominated by her political principles, many of which were in direct contrast to his own.
Ex. Guia Collection (Bowers & Merena March 1988, Lot 633)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/italy/italy-milan-maria-theresa-gold-joseph-ii-as-co-regent-medal-of-10-ducats-nd-c-1780-xf45-ngc-/a/3096-30367.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD