Sell a gold souverain of the Austrian Netherlands
Austrian Netherlands, from 1749. The gold souverain and double souverain from Brussels and Antwerp, the gold of present-day Belgium in the eighteenth century.
- Purity
- 919‰ (22 carat)
- Country
- Austrian Netherlands
- Gold rate
- €119.54/g
What do we pay for a gold souverain Austrian Netherlands?
Based on the gold rate of this moment, €119.54 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine gold | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 souverain | 5.11 g | 5.56 g | €598.62 |
| 2 souverains | 10.22 g | — | €1,197.24 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure gold it contains.
This coin is 919‰ (22 carat) pure. The rest of the alloy – usually copper – makes it harder and scratch-resistant, but has no value. That is why we calculate on the fine weight and not on what the scales say.
Struck in Brussels and Antwerp under Maria Theresa and her successors. Old pieces often differ slightly in weight through wear.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s gold rate or all gold prices.
Gold from Brussels and Antwerp
In the eighteenth century most of present-day Belgium belonged to the Austrian Netherlands. The mints of Brussels and Antwerp struck the gold souverain and the double souverain there, under Maria Theresa from 1749 and then under her successors. The fineness was around 919 gold.
Weighed, not estimated
A single souverain weighs a nominal 5.56 grams and contains about 5.1 grams of fine gold; the double twice that. After two hundred and fifty years the weight often differs by a few hundredths. That is why we weigh every coin and pay on what is actually there.
These coins are collected. We pay at least the gold; year, mint and condition are assessed by the valuer at the table, without a premium promised in advance.
How to sell your gold souverain Austrian Netherlands
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
Questions about selling gold souverain Austrian Netherlands
Is this the same as a British sovereign?
No. The British sovereign is a different coin, with a different weight and fineness. The souverain of the Austrian Netherlands comes from Brussels and Antwerp and is older.
How much gold is in a souverain?
A single souverain contains about 5.1 grams of fine gold, a double about 10.2 grams. The exact weight varies by piece through wear; we weigh every coin.
My coin has a hole or a loop. Do you still buy it?
Yes. A coin that has been worn as jewellery is settled on its gold. Its collector’s value is usually lower, but the gold remains.
Where can I have it valued?
At all 45 of our locations, free and without obligation. Bring valid identification.
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- Koninklijke Nederlandse MuntThe mint that struck the Dutch coins and knows their fineness
- De Nederlandsche BankOn the guilder and exchanging old legal tender
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
Have your gold souverain Austrian Netherlands valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.