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10 Francs - Jean Silver

1980 year
Silver (.925) 8.7 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Grand duke
Jean (1964-2000)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
10 Francs (10&nbspLUF)
Currency
Franc (1854-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
8.7 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#60628
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Face value and mint year in two lines, surmounted by a royal crown, accosted by two pairs of stylized oak leaves, initials of engravers in the exergue, external grentis.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10F
1980
N.J.L.

Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler

Edge

Plain

Comment

Unlike the the 10 francs of Jean in silver has never been circulated and was sold only in boxes together with KM#45b, KM#46.2a, KM#51a, KM#55a, KM#56a, et KM#58a.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Francs - Jean (Silver) 1980 coin from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Grand Duke Jean, the former head of state of Luxembourg, surrounded by an ornate border and the inscription "Grand-Duc Jean" in bold letters. The coin's design was created by the Luxembourgish artist, Joseph Kutter, who was known for his work in various artistic fields, including sculpture, painting, and numismatics. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only due to its silver content and limited mintage but also because of its historical significance and artistic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs - Jean (Silver) 1980 coin.