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1 Franc - Charlotte large Type
| Copper-nickel | 5.0 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1946-1947 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Royal Crown
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 Ch F.
A.B.
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin minted at the Brussels workshop, composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The tolerance for the title has been set at 10 thousandths and for the weight at 40 thousandths. This coin was issued in parallel with the and the in nickel. Their withdrawal was ordered by the Grand-Ducal decree of November 13, 1952.First coin issued after the Second World War. The economic union with Belgium is re-established, and the Luxembourg franc is once again equivalent to the Belgian franc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc - Charlotte (large Type) 1946-1947 coin from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a stylized image of a phoenix rising from the ashes, symbolizing the country's resilience and recovery after World War II. This design was specifically created for the coin's mintage during the post-war period, making it a distinctive and meaningful collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Charlotte (large Type) 1946-1947 coin.
