View source for Austrian Netherlands 1751(h) 10 souverain d'or Fr-139

[[Image:Brabant S63-1593.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 63, lot 1593]]
[[Image:H3096-30123o.jpg|300px|thumb|Heritage sale 3096, lot 30123]]
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The first specimen was lot 1593 in Sincona sale 63 (Zurich, June 2020), where it sold for 110,000 CHF (about US$125,300 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA, Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. 10 Souverain d'or 1751, Antwerpen. M°T°D:G°R°JMP°G°H°-B°REG°A°A°D°BURG° Brustbild der Kaiserin mit Diadem und umgelegtem Mantel nach rechts, darunter das Münzzeichen Hand (Antwerpen) und die Jahreszahl. Rv. FRANC°D°G°R°I°S°-A°GE°IER°R°LO°B°M°H°D Geharnischtes Brustbild des Kaisers Franz I. mit Lorbeerkranz nach rechts, umgelegtem Mantel und der Kette des Ordens vom Goldenen Vlies. Mit Kerbrand. Sehr selten. Vorzüglich-FDC. Prachtexemplar.'' (Holy Roman Empire, Maria Theresia, 1740-80, ten souverain d'or of 1751, Antwerp mint. Obverse: diademed and mantled bust of the empress right, mintmark and date below; reverse: armored, laureate and mantled bust of the emperor with the Order of the Golden Fleece. Very rare, Extremely fine-uncirculated, Cabinet piece.)"</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 30123 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $102,000. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"Immense Dual-Portrait Gold Pattern. [[Austria, Austria-Netherlands|Austrian Netherlands]]: Maria Theresa gold Pattern 10 Souverain d'Or (Ducaton) 1751 AU58 NGC, Antwerp mint. Described in the ''Standard Catalog of World Coins'' and in Delmonte as a Pattern issue, this massive gold type depicts the opposing portraits of Franz I, Holy Roman Emperor, and his wife, Maria Theresa. Overall the quality is exceptional, especially given the size and age. The slightest hint of wear on the high point of each cheek perhaps accounts for the assigned grade, but the designation fails to justify the sheer eye appeal of the piece, the surfaces of which positively glow with a smooth, watery reflectivity that lends an altogether Prooflike appearance. Indeed, as a Pattern issue, it is not unlikely that this type was struck upon specially prepared dies, and perhaps an attribution of Proof would be more apt. Cataloged as extremely rare by Delmonte, with a similar rarity indicated by Vanhoudt suggesting that he believed the type to become available only once every 10 years, Delmonte recorded only two examples--one in the Cabinet de Bruxelles and one in a private collection. For reference, the last example to come to auction brought 110,000 CHF in June 2020. Undoubtedly extremely rare, and worthy of close study. From the Paramount Collection."</blockquote> This is noted in Friedberg as a pattern, which is where it is listed in the SCWC. It is still rare and expensive.

''Recorded mintage:'' unknown.

''Specification:'' 55.3 g, 0.919 fine gold, the first specimen 55.46 g, the second specimen 55.42 g. 

''Catalog reference:'' KM Pn2, Delmonte 213 (as an Essai, R3). Eypeltauer 527. Herinek 667. Fr-139, Vanhoudt-845 (R3). 

''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
* <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
* Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
* <sup>[2]</sup>Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, ''Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3096, featuring the Paramount Collection of World & Ancient Coins,'' Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.

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* [[Austrian Netherlands 1751(h) 10 liards|1751 10 liards, Antwerp mint]]
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* [[Austrian Netherlands 1751(h) 10 souverain d'or Fr-140]]
* [[Coins and currency dated 1751]]

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