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10 Centimes - Marie-Adelaïde LL crossed, Essai - Zinc
1917 year| Zinc | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Marie-Adelaïde (1912-1919) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#27944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Face value in two lines surrounded by an interior and exterior pearled circle, between the two the legend and the mint year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 CES
GRAND DUCHÉ DE LUXEMBOURG .1917.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This trial strike also exists in:- Silver - 4.8 g. - plain edge - 50 pcs. - L#353-1
- Copper - 4.7 g. - plain edge - 50 pcs. - L#353-2 - KM# Pn21
- Similor - 2.8 g. - plain edge - 50 pcs. - L#353-4
- Aluminium - 1.45 g. - plain edge - 50 pcs. - L#353-5
- Aluminium - 1.3 g - reeded edge - mintage unknown - L#353-6
Rare copies with the word ESSAI on the reverse have been reported
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Centimes - Marie-Adelaïde (LL crossed, Essai - Zinc) 1917 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Zinc weighing 4 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 20 examples known to exist. It was minted during World War I, when Luxembourg was occupied by Germany, and features a crossed LL symbol on the reverse, which represents the Luxembourgish resistance movement. The coin's design was never officially adopted, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes - Marie-Adelaïde (LL crossed, Essai - Zinc) 1917 coin.
