Venice

Francesco II d’Asburgo, Holy Roman Emperor 1797-1805

Fr-1516a, PCGS-graded MS-65+

Very scarce; an exquisite coin!

Francesco II (Francis II), the last Holy Roman Emperor (1792-1806), issued this modern version of the classic ducat. It displays the traditional images of St. Mark blessing the doge, and Christ holding the Gospels.