100 Francs - Jean Pattern
1964 year| Gold | 30.6 g | 33.2 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 | Gold |
| Weight | 30.6 g |
| Diameter | 33.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#101886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield and quartered to the 1 and 3 of Nassau and to the 2 and 4 of Luxembourg, supported by two crowned lions and placed under the purple mantle surmounted by the royal crown, accosted of the year, initials of the engravers under the dexter lion, facial value under the shield. The whole surrounded by an interior grenetis of by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRAND-DUCHE DE LUXEMBOURG
1964
100 F
NJL
Translation:
GRAND DUKE OF 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 (Pattern) 1964 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Gold weighing 30.6 g is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Jean-Pierre Rammelberg. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and this particular design features a portrait of Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg on one side and the coat of arms of Luxembourg on the other. The coin was minted in 1964 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
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 (Pattern) 1964 coin.
