Liechtenstein 1900 krone

Sincona sale 47, lot 1943

This specimen was lot 1943 in Sincona sale 47 (Zürich, May 2018), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$390 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"LIECHTENSTEIN, Johann II. 1858-1929. Krone 1900. FDC. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina. (principality of Liechtenstein, John II, 1858-1929, krone of 1900. Uncirculated, Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.)"

This type was struck as late as 1915. It matches the standard of the French and Swiss franc as well as the Austrian corona.

Recorded mintage: 50,000.

Specification: 5 g, 0.835 fine silver, this specimen 5.02 g.

Catalog reference: HMZ 2-1378c, KM Y2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• 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]Richter, Jürg, Auction 47, World Coins and Medals, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2018.

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