AUSTRIA. Holy Roman Empire. Josef II, Emperor, 1765-1790. 20 Kreuzer 1777 (Silver, 27 mm, 6.69 g, 12 h), Prague 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, mintmark C below. Rev. VIRTUTE ET EXEMPLO 1777 (Burgundian cross) Crowned double eagle, crowned arms on its chest, EvS-IK at its feet, value 20 below between laurel and palm branch. Eyp. 835. Herinek 174. Adjustment marks, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Jahn in September 1958.