AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Josef II, Emperor, 1765-1790. 20 Kreuzer 1771 (last 1 over 0) (Silver, 27 mm, 6.66 g, 12 h), Vienna. IOSEPH II D G R I S A GE REX A A LO & M H D Laureate bust of Josef II to right in laurel wreath, A below. Rev. VIRTUTE ET EXEMPLO 1771 (Burgundian cross) Crowned double eagle, IC-SK at its feet, value 20 between laurel and palm branch below. Eyp. 825. Herinek 123. Extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).