1 Vereinsthaler - Johann II (Gold restrike) 1862 (1966) front 1 Vereinsthaler - Johann II (Gold restrike) 1862 (1966) back
1 Vereinsthaler - Johann II (Gold restrike) 1862 (1966) photo
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1 Vereinsthaler - Johann II Gold restrike

1862 (1966) year
Gold (.900) 29.5 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Liechtenstein
Prince
John II (Johann II) (1858-1929)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1862 (1966)
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1728-1868)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
29.5 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1893
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#23761
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EIN VEREINSTHALER
XXX EIN PFUND FEIN
M
1862

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

Comment

Gold 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 (Gold restrike) 1862 (1966) from Liechtenstein is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the reign of Prince Johann II, who ruled Liechtenstein from 1858 to 1929. The coin's design features a portrait of Prince Johann II on one side and the coat of arms of Liechtenstein on the other. The coin was struck in gold (.900) and weighs 29.5 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.