1 Escalin - Maria Theresia

€46,379.00
IssuerAustrian Netherlands
Year1749
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Escalin (7⁄20)
CurrencyFlorin (1744-1798)
CompositionSilver (.582)
Weight5 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jacques Roëttiers
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4
Obverse descriptionLion of Brabant facing left, holding a sword and a shield part of Austria and part of ancient Burgundy. Mint mark below. Legend for MA (ia)•T (eresia)• (ei): (ratia)• (omanorum)•JM (eratrix)• (ermaniae)•HU (gariae)•BO (emiae)• (egina)•
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAR·TH·D:G·R·JMP· G·HUN·BOH·R·
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with composite arms of Hungary, Bohemia, Brabant and Milano, a small shield with arms of Austria and Burgundy at the center, baroque ornamentation around, over a Burgundian cross. Legend for ARC (idux)•AU (triae)•DUX•BUR (undiae)•BRA (antiae)• (omes)•F (andriae)•
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCH·AUS·DUX·BURG·BRAB·C·FL· 1749
EdgeDotted
Mint
Mintage1749  - (fr) Anvers (main) Rare! -
Catalog ID6761536360
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