AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Josef II, Emperor, 1765-1790. Konventionstaler 1782 (Silver, 40 mm, 28.11 g, 12 h), Kremnitz. IOS II D G R IMP S A G H B REX A A D B & L Coat of arms with two 'sitting' angels holding crown. Rev. S MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNG 1782 (Burgundian cross) Crowned Madonna seated on crescent in a glory of rays, scepter in her right hand and the infant Christ in her left arm, mintmark B below. Davenport 1168. Herinek 147. Jaeckel 27. Nicely toned. 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).