2 Sovereigns - Charles VI
| Issuer | Brabant, Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1724-1729 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Sovereigns |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Weight | 11.06 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#137, Delmonte G#206, Vanhoudt#798 |
| Obverse description | Laureate head right, mint mark below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CAROL • VI• D • G • ROM • IMP • HISP • ET IND • REX • |
| Reverse description | Crowned arms in collar of the Golden Fleece; date above, divided by crown. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ARCHID • AUST • DUX BURG • BRABANT • Zc. 17 26 |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1724 - - 1725 - - 1726 - - 1729 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2155727850 |
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Historical Context: The 2 Sovereigns of Charles VI, issued for the Duchy of Brabant from 1724-1729, reflects a key period for the Austrian Netherlands. Following the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht, Brabant fell under Habsburg rule, with Charles VI as Holy Roman Emperor. This significant gold denomination asserted imperial