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100 francs - Jean Essai - Cupronickel
1964 year| Copper-nickel | 15.85 g | 33.3 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Jean (1964-2000) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1964 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 15.85 g |
| Diameter | 33.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#174044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield quartered at 1 and 3 of Nassau and at 2 and 4 of Luxembourg, supported by two crowned lions and placed under the purple mantle surmounted by the royal crown, accosted by the year, initials of the engravers under the dexter lion, face value under the shield. The whole surrounded by an interior grenetis and by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRAND-DUCHE DE LUXEMBOURG
1964
100 F
NJL
Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler
Edge
Milled
Comment
This test is available in the following variants:
- Gold - 30.6 g. - 200 expl. - fluted edge - L#396-1 / KM#E76 / Wictor#E146
- Silver - 18 g. - 200 expl - fluted edge - L#396-2 / KM#E75 / Wictor#E147
- Cupronickel - 15,85 g. - 200 expl - fluted edge - L#396-3 / KM#E73 / Wictor# E148
- Bronze - 15 g. - 200 expl. - fluted edge - L#396-4 / KM#E74 / Wictor# -
- Similor - 15,05 g. - unknown mintage - fluted edge - L#396-5 / KM#E- / Wictor# E149
- Lead - uniface - L#396-6 / KM#E- / Wictor# -
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 francs - Jean (Essai - Cupronickel) 1964 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Copper-nickel weighing 15.85 g is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 francs - Jean (Essai - Cupronickel) 1964 coin.
