I've been fired up lately and working on updating my "The Crown Collection - World Gold" catalog. I now have 98 gold coin plates with extensive research details on each one. Hopefully will have the NGC web site link upgraded adding my latest additions in less than a month. You can see it's been a few years since I've upgraded it. Country:AUSTRIA (Netherlands) Type:Lion d’or Date: 1790 Certification:NGC #1906905-007 Grade: MS 62 Coin Information: Design: OBVERSE: ~ Rampant lion standing facing right holding sword in right paw and leaning on a shield inscribed (LI BER TAS ) in left paw, the date 1790 below; Legend in Latin: DOMINI EST REGNVM• ~ REVERSE: Circle of eleven shields of arms of the rebellious provinces surround a radiant sun design; Legend in Latin: “ET IPSE DOMINABITVR GENTIVM ”. Obverse and Reverse legends combined translate to “The Kingdom is God’s and he will be Lord over the people” Mint: Brussels (angel face mint mark) Mintage: 3,805 References: KM# 51 / Fr.402 / Delm. 221 / de Witte. 1155 Specifications: Diameter – 28.0mm Weight – 8.290 g. @ 0.9245 Gold = .2464 oz. AGW Acquired: CNG Triton XIX / Lot #2570 – January 2016 Providence:The Adam’s Collection Notes: Die Engraver: Theodor van Berckel Valued at 14 Florins The Netherlands (modern day Belgium) was at this time under the control of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II, who alienated the Belgians to the point of rebellion; thus the Brabant Revolution. United Belgian Provinces included Brabant, Hainault, Guelders, Luxembourg, East Flanders, West Flanders, Limburg, Namur, Tournai, Tournaisis, and Mecheln. Struck after the Insurrection of the United Belgians against Austria. Shortly after May 27, 1790. The coats of arms of the respective members are included on the reverse of both the Lion d’or and the Lion d’argent, the highest silver denomination. The United Belgian Provinces’ freedom did not last long; subsequent Austrian Emperor, Leopold II, reestablished his empire’s rule by the end of 1790. The symbolism here makes it a marvelous piece from the Age of Revolution. Obverse: Reverse:
Mintage of 3,805 and Adams pedigree. You killed it. This is the toughest of the series - http://www.taleruniverse.com/the-taler-universe-collection/austrian-netherlands/coinage/ Note - I only own the Florin and 2 Liard. The rest is aspirational!
Been a while - too dang long ! You need to stop by more often Conrad. Another nice addition to the collection
