Austrian Netherlands. Maria-Theresia. 1/2 Corona (No reserve price)

Silver 1/2 Crown coin (Demi-Kronenthaler) minted in 1770 under the reign of Empress Maria-Theresia of Austria at the Brussels workshop (symbol of the little angel head atop the reverse). A magnificent specimen of the Austrian Netherlands, steeped in history and offering very fine high-relief details! Facial value: 1/2 Crown (Demi-Kronenthaler) Year: 1770 Workshop: Brussels (Angel Head) Metal: Silver (Ag) Weight: 14.44 g Condition: Reliefs well preserved, beautiful period patina. Prestigious workshop: Struck in Brussels (angel mark visible at the top of the reverse). Spectacular reverse: Imperial heraldry of Austria borne by the double-headed eagle surmounted by the crown. Iconic obverse: Burgundian Cross flanked by four royal crowns. Legends very well preserved: MAR·THERESIA·D·G·R·IMP·GERM·HUNG·BOH·REG· on the obverse and ARCH·AUST·DUX·BURG·BRAB·COM·FLAND·1770 on the reverse.

Estimate:£50.23

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