Triton XIV, Lot: 1223. Estimate $500. Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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AUSTRIA, Holy Roman Empire. Josef II. Emperor, 1765-1790. AR Konventions-Taler (41mm, 28.04 g, 12h). Wien (Vienna) mint. Dated 1766. COR • & HER • R • H • B • &c • IOSEPH : II • D : G • R • I • S • A •, laureate, draped, and armored bust right, wearing Order of the Golden Fleece / ARCH • AUST • D • BURG • LOTH • M • D • HET • 1766 •, crowned double eagle facing, wings displayed, holding scepter and sword; on breast, coat of arms within Order chain. Herinek 75; Davenport 1161. Choice EF, lightly toned and lustrous, a few minor adjustment marks.