2 Escalins - Maria Theresia

€28,162.00
IssuerAustrian Netherlands
Year1751-1753
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Escalins (0.7)
CurrencyFlorin (1744-1798)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.6 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jacques Roëttiers
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#16
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) Mint mark 6h
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 at the center, baroque ornamentation around, over a Burgundian cross. Legend for ARC (idux)•AU (triae)•DUX•BUR (ondiae)•BRA (antiae)• (omes)•F (andriae)•
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCH·AUS·DUX BURG·BRAB·C·FL· 1753
EdgeDouble row of stitches
Mint
Mintage1751  - hand mintmark: Antwerpes Mint - 266 472
1751  - lion mintmark: Bruges Mint - 155 128
1752  - hand mintmark: Antwerpes Mint -
1752  - lion mintmark: Bruges Mint -
1753  - hand mintmark: Antwerpes Mint - 894 468
1753  - lion mintmark: Bruges Mint - 18 934
Catalog ID1285716480
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