1 Vereinsthaler - Johann II 1862 (1862-1966) front 1 Vereinsthaler - Johann II 1862 (1862-1966) back
1 Vereinsthaler - Johann II 1862 (1862-1966) photo
© Heritage Auctions

1 Vereinsthaler - Johann II

1862 (1862-1966) years
Silver (.900) 18.52 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Liechtenstein
Prince
John II (Johann II) (1858-1929)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1862 (1862-1966)
Value
1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound
Currency
Thaler (1728-1868)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
18.52 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1893
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#23759
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Crowned, mantled Coat of Arms in Order chain. Lettering around. Date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EIN VEREINSTHALER
XXX EIN PFUND FEIN
1862

Translation:
One Vereinsthaler
XXX one pound fine
(Note: 1 Vereinsthaler = 1/30 Metric Pound)

Comment

I.) Regular circulation coin, Vienna Mint
Two different variants exist. One with edge lettering in clockwise and one with edge lettering in anti clockwise.
Authenticity feature: Broken crossbar of a letter A in JOHANN.

II.) Marked as Pattern below
Along 1862 circulation coin two different pattern coin has been discovered:
  • At least one example of tin pattern coin. Weight: 3,22 g. Struck only on obverse.
  • At least one example of gold pattern coin. Weight: 29,50 g. Struck on both sides.
    Reference: Auktion J.Schulman, Amsterdam, 14./15. Dezember 1926, Lot 2382

III.) Marked as Restrike below
Silver restrike of the 1862 Vereinsthaler, minted in 1966 in Munich.
Identifying feature: Letter M between escutcheon and cipher of year.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Vereinsthaler - Johann II 1862 (1862-1966) coin from Liechtenstein is that it was minted using a unique silver alloy that contains 90% silver and 10% copper, giving it a distinctive color and durability.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1862 A 1920 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Vereinsthaler - Johann II 1862 (1862-1966) coin.