2 Souverains - Francis II

Features

Issuer Austrian Netherlands (Belgium)
Emperor Francis II (1792-1795)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1792-1798
Value 2 Souverains (17.85)
Currency Florin (1744-1798)
Composition Gold (.919)
Weight 11.06 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
26309
References KM# 64,
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.
Delmonte G# 222,
André Delmonte; 1964. Le Benelux d'or : Répertoire du monnayage d'or des territoires composant les anciennes Pays-Bas. Jacques Schulman N.V., Amsterdam.
And 1 more volumes.
Fr# 143,
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.
Fr# 468,
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.
Fr# 469,
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.
Fr# 471,
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.
Her# 197 - 207
Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria.

Obverse

Laureate bust right, mint mark (if present) below.

Script: Latin

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

Unabridged legend: Franciscus II Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hierusalem Hungariae Bohemiae Rex

Translation: Francis II, By the Grace of God, Holy Roman Emperor, always August, of Germany, Jerusalem, Hungary, and Bohemia, King.

Reverse

Crowned oval shield with Austria-Lorraine-Burgundy arms surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, atop Burgundian cross. Date divides legend, divided by mint mark.

Script: Latin

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

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Lotharingia Brabantiae Comes Flandriae

Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lorraine, Brabant, Count of Flanders.

Mints

Günzburg, Germany
Hall, modern-day Hall in Tyrol, Austria
Kremnica, Slovakia (1328-date)
Münze Österreich, Vienna, Austria (1194-date)
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

Comments

Krause erroneously calls this type a (1) souverain.

Alignment of mint, catalog refernces, other details:

Brussels (mint mark - angel face, 1793) Delmonte 222, Friedberg 143. Main photos.
Angelface mintmark:

Vienna (mint mark -A). Reverse, date is at end of legend. Friedberg 468, Herinek 197, 198 ...

© H. D. Rauch

Kremnitz (mint mark - B). Reverse, date is at end of legend. Friedberg 469, Herinek 205, 206

© Maison Palombo

Gunzburg (mint mark -H). Reverse, date is at end of legend. Friedberg 471, Herinek 207

© Fritz Rudolph Kunker

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1792 A Vienna
1793  1 763 angelface mintmark: Brussels Mint
1793 A Photo Vienna
1793 H 60 000 Gunzburg
1793 V Photo Restrike, 1823 in Günzburg
1794 A Vienna
1795 A Vienna
1795 B Kremnitz
1796 A Vienna
1796 B Kremnitz
1796 F Hall
1797 A Vienna
1798 A Vienna

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Souverains - Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Souverains - Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Souverains - Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Souverains - Francis II
Heritage Auctions
2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088
Lot 34254
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2020 1793 A – Vienna AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1380.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Souverains - Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Souverains - Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Souverains - Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Souverains - Francis II
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30245
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1793 V – Restrike, 1823 in Günzburg UNC
(NGC MS62)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Souverains - Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Souverains - Francis II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232214
Lot 61427
Internet Archive
31 Mar 2022 1793 V – Restrike, 1823 in Günzburg VF
(NGC VF35)
USD 1200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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