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20 Francs - Charlotte John the Blind, Essai ND
1946 year| Gold | 13.82 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.82 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#103208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Warrior (representing John the Blind) straddling to the right with the crested helmet, brandishing a sword with his right hand and covering himself with a shield with the arms of Luxembourg. Behind him is a banner inscribed with its motto in hollow. Around the legend in Luxembourg, the initials of the engraver at 5 o'clock and below the date of death of John the Blind and the date of issue of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•JANG•DE•BLANNEN•
SERVIAM
26-VIII-
1346 - 1946
BONNETAIN
Translation:
John the Blind
I serve
Edge
Milled
Comment
Existing trial strike in several variants:- Gold - 15 g - 25 pcs. - reeded edge - L#387-1 / KM#E52
- Silver - 8.6 g - 25 pcs. - reeded edge - L#387-2 / KM#E51
- Bronze - 7.4-7.47 g - max. 50 pcs. - reeded edge - L#387-3 / KM#E50
- Bronze - 7.4 g - without the word ESSAI - L#387-4 / KM#E -
- Similor - reeded edge - L#387-5 / KM#E -
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs - Charlotte (John the Blind, Essai) ND (1946) from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Gold weighing 13.82g is that it was designed by the artist, John the Blind, who was known for his work on various coins and banknotes in Europe during the early 20th century. Despite his name, John the Blind was not actually blind, but was known for his unique artistic style that was characterized by a distinctive use of shading and texture. This coin is a rare and valuable example of his work, and is highly sought after by collectors.
