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

1862 (1966) year
Platinum 33.34 g 33 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
Platinum
Weight
33.34 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#189691
Rarity index
100%

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

Platinum 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 (Platinum restrike) 1862 (1966) from Liechtenstein is that it has a unique design, featuring a portrait of Prince Johann II on the obverse and the coat of arms of Liechtenstein on the reverse. This design was created by the artist and engraver, Erich Munch, and it is considered to be one of the most beautiful coin designs of the 20th century.