½ Frank - Johann II

½ Frank - Johann II - obverse½ Frank - Johann II - reverse

© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira

Features

Issuer Liechtenstein
Prince John II (Johann II) (1858-1929)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1924
Value ½ Frank (½ CHF)
Currency Swiss franc (1924-date)
Composition Silver (.835)
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 18.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
11781
References Y# 7
Richard S. Yeoman, Arthur L. Friedberg; 2007. A Catalog of Modern World Coins : 1850-1964 (14th edition). Whitman Publishing Company, Atlanta, United States.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of Johann II facing left. Lettering around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: JOHANN II FÜRST VON LIECHTENSTEIN

Translation: Johann II Prince of Liechtenstein

Engraver: Gustave Deloye

Reverse

Coat of Arms of Liechtenstein in the middle with two branches around. Over left one number (value) and over right one FR. Date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
½ FR
19 24

Translation: Half franc

Engraver: Gustave Deloye

Edge

Reeded

½ Frank - Johann II -  obverse

© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira

Mint

Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1924  Photo 30 000 15,745 later melted

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Frank - Johann II
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 440
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 AU USD 103.45
(EUR 96.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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