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1 Franc - Charlotte small Type
| Copper-nickel | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1952-1964 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 September 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
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:
1 Ch F.
A.B.
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is very common, engraved by Armand Bonnetain and coined at the Brussels currency workshop.The type was introduced by the Grand-Ducal decree of November 13, 1952, intended to replace the .
This coin is made of cupronickel alloy (containing 75% copper and 25% nickel) with a tolerance both outside and inside within 1%. The weight tolerance is 2.9%. This is the last time the puddler was used as a motif for a Luxembourg coin. Please refer to the data sheet for more information about the Feierstëppler.
The corresponds to the silver coinage issued in 1980.
There are two different types for the right:
