CNG 88, Lot: 1805. Estimate $300. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AUSTRIA, Holy Roman Empire. Josef II. Emperor, 1765-1790. AR 20 Kreuzer (29mm, 6.68 g, 12h). Hall mint. Dated 1772. Laureate, draped, and armored bust right, wearing Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece; all within wreath / Imperial double eagle facing, with wings spread, wearing nimbus crown and holding scepter and orb; on breast, crowned coat-of-arms within Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece; crown above; below, denomination within decorative cartouche. Moser & Tursky 1138; Herinek 142; KM 2067.1. Choice EF, lustrous, a few spots of deep toning.