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1 Franc - Charlotte Essai
1946 year| Silver (.900) | 6.5 g | 23.27 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#65621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram of Charlotte (1896-1985), Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1919 to 1964, with both sides of the face value. Below two branches of rosebush and the initials of the engraver.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Ch 1F
A.B.
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Plain
Comment
This piece is identifiable with the word ESSAI to the right of the head of the "Féierstëppler"Several different metals, engravings and flanks were used to strike this trial strike:
- Gold - reeded edge - L#382A-1
- Silver - reeded edge - ESSAI on the obverse - 5.95 g. - 500 pcs. - L#382A-2 / KM#E48
- Silver - plain edge - ESSAI on the obverse - 6.5 g. - L#382A-2var / KM#-
- Silver - plain edge - Essai au revers - 5,9 g. - L#382A-2A / KM#E47
- Argent - plain edge - ESSAI on reverse - 6.5 g. - L#382A-3 / KM#E47
- Bronze - Plain edge - 5.51-5.7 g. - 500 pcs. - L#382A-4 / KM#E45
- Bronze - reeded edge - 5.58 g. - 100 pcs. - L#382A-5 / KM#E46
- Similor - 1947 - 5.8 g - L#382B-1
- Silver - 1947 - 6.4 g. - L#382B-2
- Bronze - 1947 - 5.7 g. - L#382B-3
- Cupronickel - 1947 - reeded edge - L#382B-var
The trial strike shown on this sheet (Ag. - plain edge - ESSAI on right) is not listed in the Prifix, nor in the Standard Catalog of Worldcoins.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc - Charlotte (Essai) 1946 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver (.900) weighing 6.5 g is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
