Bidspirit auction | Brabant, Duchy. Maria Theresa (1740–1780).

Brabant, Duchy. Maria Theresa (1740–1780). AV Double Souverain, 1749, Antwerp. First type. - W-1112, Delm-208, VH-802; Maria Theresa (1740–1780); Gold, 11.08 g; Antwerp Mint; First type; Laureate edge; Obv: Draped bust of Maria Theresa right; Rev: Crowned quartered Austrian-Burgundian shield on Cross of Burgundy; Edge repaired in two places; XF. Historical Significance: Struck at Antwerp during the early reign of Maria Theresa, shortly after the conclusion of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748). The double souverain was an important high-value gold denomination of the Austrian Netherlands. An impressive early gold issue of Maria Theresa, combining substantial gold content with the distinctive heraldic design of the Habsburg Netherlands.