1 Sovrano - Franz II

Features

Issuer Duchy of Milan (Italian States)
Duke Francis III (1792-1806)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1792-1800
Value 1 Sovrano (15⁄2)
Currency Scudo (?-1796)
Composition Gold (.919)
Weight 10.62 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
21525
References KM# 241,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Fr# 741a,
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.
N&V# 484,
Raffaele Negrini, Alberto Varesi; 1991. La Monetazione di Milano (dal 756 al 1802). Numismatica viscontea, Milano, Italy.
C# 61a
William D. Craig; 1976. Coins of the World, 1750-1850 (3rd edition). Western Publishing, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.

Obverse

Bust to right above mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANC. II. D. G. R. IMP. S. A. GE. HIE. HV. BO. REX.
M

Reverse

Crowned oval arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCH. AVST. DVX. BVRG. LOTH. BRAB. COM. FLAN.1796·

Comments

Similar coin with other mint marks are under Austrian Netherlands.

See also

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1792 M
1793 M
1794 M
1795 M
1796 M Photo
1799 M
1800 M Photo $ 1200 $ 2500

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz II
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30971
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1796 M UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz II
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 1908
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 1796 M XF USD 1349.49
(EUR 1251.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz II
Heritage Auctions
2021 March 25 - 27 The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3096
Lot 30368
Internet Archive
25 Mar 2021 1800 M UNC
(NGC MS60)
USD 3360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz II
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31435
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1800 M UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65487
Internet Archive
23 Mar 2023 1800 M AU
(NGC AU Details (cleaned))
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovrano - Franz II
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2792
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1800 M AU USD 1464.92
(EUR 1358.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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