Owner Comments:
1753/2 1/2 Souverain - Design: OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Maria Theresa; Legend in Latin: MAR.TH. D: G. R. – JMP. G. HUN. BOH. R. [Maria Theresa, By The Grace of God, Empress of the Roman Empire, Queen of Germany, Hungary and Bohemia] ~ REVERSE: Oval Shield, headed by an Imperial Crown, over a Cross of Burgundy or St. Andrew (represented by a cross of two branches), Left half of shield represents Austria and right half represents Burgundy; Legend in Latin: ARCH. AUS. DUX - BURG. BRAB. C. FL. [Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Burgundy and Brabant, Countess of Flandre]
Mint: Antwerp (Hand on reverse)
Mintage: 317,000
References: KM# 17 / Fr.135 / Delmonte #212 (Rarity Scale = N/A)
Specifications: Diameter – 21.5mm
Weight – 5.5300 g. @ 0.9190 Gold = .1634 oz AGW
Acquired: June 2006
Providence: None
Notes:
Ø This coin is listed in Friedberg as a 1 Souverain d'or under Belguim (Brabant)
Ø NCS AU Details – Bent (Very slightly, I might add)
Ø This coin is noteworthy due to the overstrike on the date 1753 / 2