★ An attractive sovrano 1788 of Francesco II ★

ITALY. Milano (Duchi). Francesco II, Sacro Romano Impero, 1792-1797. Sovrano 1788 (Gold, 28 mm, 11.09 g, 12 h), Milan. IOSEPH II D G R IMP S A GE HIE HV BO REX Laureate head of Josef II to right, mintmark M below. Rev. ARCH AVST DVX BVRG LOTH BRAB COM FLAN 1788 Crowned oval arms on Burgundian cross. Friedberg 312. Herinek 113. Jaeckel 46. Minor adjustment marks and with a small punch on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

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