Liechtenstein 1862-A thaler Dav-215

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Sincona sale 9, lot 4691

This specimen was lot 4691 in Sincona sale 9 (Zürich, October 2012), where it sold for 2900 CHF (about US$3,668 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"LIECHTENSTEIN Johann II. 1858-1929. Vereinstaler 1862 A, Wien. Fast FDC mit attraktiver bläulicher Patina. (Liechtenstein, John II, 1858-1929, thaler of 1862, choice uncirculated with attractive bluish patina.)"

This is the only thaler struck for Liechtenstein in the nineteenth century. It is rare but restrikes exist; this specimen appears to be an original.

Recorded mintage: 1,920.

Specification: 18.52 g, 0.900 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Divo 87, HMZ 2-1373a, Dav-215, KM Y1.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 9, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.

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