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Austrian Netherlands Gold Souverain Coin 1762 Empress Maria Theresa

Maria Theresa Gold Souverain Coin
Maria Theresa gold Souverain d'Or
Austrian Netherlands, Maria Theresa. Gold   Souverain d'or Coin, minted in 1762.

Obverse: Draped bust of Maria Theresia right, wearing small crown.
Legend: MAR . TH . D : G . R . JMP . G . HUNG . BOH . R .
Comment: Engraver´s intial (R) at arm truncation.

Reverse: Crowned oval arms within collar of the Golden Fleece Order. Cross of St. Andrew in background.
Legend: ARCH . AUST . DUX I762 BURG . BRAB . C . FL .
Mintage: 269,000 pcs.
Engraver: Jacques Roettiers (R)
Mint Place: Brussels (cupid´s face)
References: Friedberg 134, Eypeltauer 409, KM-24. R
Weight: 11.05 gram of  Gold (.919) = 0.3268 oz. AGW
Diameter: 28 mm