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10 Francs - Jean Essai
1971 year| Nickel | 7.95 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Jean (1964-2000) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 10 Francs 10 LUF = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 7.95 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#71272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The crowned face value, between two pairs of stylized oak leaves, above the date of issue and initials of the artists
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10F
1971
N.J.L.
Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler
Edge
Plain
Comment
This piece is identifiable with the word ESSAYI in the neck of Grand Duke JeanThis trial strike was also struck in:
- Gold - 15.7 g. - 250 pcs. - L#398-1 /KM#E87
- Silver - 9.5 g. - 250 pcs. - L#398-2 / KM#E86
- Cupronickel - 8.0 g - 250 pcs. - L#398-3 / KM#E85
- Cupronickel - without the word ESSAI with greater effigy - L#398-4 / KM#E -
- Nickel - 7.95-8.05 g. - L#398-var / KM#E -
The 10 francs nickel trial strike shown on this sheet is not listed in the national catalog (Prifix) nor in the Standard Catalog of Worldcoins.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs - Jean (Essai) 1971 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Nickel weighing 7.95g is that it is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1971 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in small quantities for testing and experimental purposes. As a result, it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists and coin collectors.
