Austrian Netherlands (1714-1795) Coin List
The Austrian Netherlands, a fascinating period in the history of the Netherlands, lasted from 1714 to 1795. During this time, the region was under the control of the House of Habsburg, specifically the Austrian branch of the family. This period witnessed important political, economic and cultural changes that were reflected in the region's numismatics.
Historical and political context
Following the War of the Spanish Succession, the southern Netherlands passed into the hands of the Austrian Habsburgs. During this period, the region experienced relative political stability, although not without tensions. Austrian rulers implemented administrative and economic reforms, but also faced challenges such as the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) and the reforms of Emperor Joseph II, which generated local resistance. The numismatics of this era reflect the duality between Habsburg authority and local identity, with coins often featuring the coats of arms of the provinces alongside imperial symbols.
Coins and monetary system
The monetary system of the Austrian Netherlands was based primarily on the silver florin and its divisions, although gold coins such as sovereigns and ducats were also minted. One of the most notable issues was the kronenthaler or "crown taler," introduced in 1755 and which became a benchmark coin in the region. The main mints were located in Antwerp and Brussels, producing coins that showed an interesting mix of Baroque and neoclassical styles. The quality of the mintages was generally high, reflecting the economic prosperity of the region and the importance of trade. These coins served not only as a medium of exchange, but also as tools of political propaganda, displaying the portraits of Habsburg rulers and symbols of their authority.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Austrian Netherlands (1714-1795) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Netherlands
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Netherlands .
Netherlands Spanish 1555-1581 Republic of the seven United Netherlands 1579-1795 Austrian Netherlands 1714-1795 Gulden Euro 1999-?Coin Catalog
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