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2 Francs - Charlotte Essai
1947 year| Copper-nickel | 7.65 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.65 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram crowned with Charlotte (1896-1985),
Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1919 to 1964, separating the face value, above two branches of rose bush and of the name of the engraver (Bonnetain)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 CH F.
A.B.
Edge
Milled
Comment
This trial strike was also struck in:- Gold - 15.2 g. - reeded edge - L#389-1 / KM# -
- Bronze - reeded edge - L#389-2 / KM# -
- Cupronickel - 7.57 - 7.65 g. - reeded edge - L#389-3 / KM#Pn46
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs - Charlotte (Essai) 1947 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Copper-nickel weighing 7.65g is that it features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, while the reverse features an image of a stork, which is a symbol of Luxembourg. The coin was minted as a pattern or trial coin, and only a small number were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
