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10 Centimes - Guillaume IV Essai
1908 year| Gold | 8.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | William IV (1905-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
10
CENTIMES
Engraver: Pierre Federspiel
Edge
Plain
Comment
Very rare test, exists in several variants:- Gold - 8 g. - smooth edge - L# 341-1 / KM# E24 / Wictor# E30
- Gold Piéfort - 18 g. - L# 341-2 / KM# PE4 / Wictor# -
- Silver - 3,6 g. - L# 341-3 / KM# - / Wictor# -
- Nickel - 3.4 g. - L# 341-4/ KM# - / Wictor# E31
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Centimes - Guillaume IV (Essai) 1908 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Gold weighing 8.1g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted in 1908 as a trial coin, and it features the image of Grand Duke Guillaume IV on one side and the Luxembourg coat of arms on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
