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20 Francs - Jean Essai - Bronze
1980 year| Bronze | 8.46 g | 25.64 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Jean (1964-2000) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.46 g |
| Diameter | 25.64 mm |
| Thickness | 2.41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#85171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
The crowned face value, between two oak branches, above the date of issue and the artists' initials.
The date is flanked on the left by a bird (punch of Mr. Robert Vogeleer, commissioner of the Mint) and on the right by the head of the archangel Saint Michael (punch of the Brussels workshop).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20F
1980
NJL
Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler
Edge
Heald decorated with a guilloche in hollow
Comment
This test is available in the following metals:- - 17.2 g. - 500 expl - L#400-1 / KM#E90
- Silver - 10,1 g. - 500 expl. - L-400-2 / KM#E89
- Copper plated bronze - 8,5 g. - 500 expl. - L#400-3 / KM#E88
- Cupronickel - without word ESSAI - L#400-4 / KM# -
- Bronze - single-sided - L#400-5 / KM# -
Heritage Auctions ©Goldberg Auctions
The Luxembourg ESSAY series comes to an end with this coin. After more than 130 years, those in charge of the monetary program have decided to discontinue the minting of trials.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs - Jean (Essai - Bronze) 1980 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Bronze weighing 8.46 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Grand Duke Jean, who reigned from 1964 to 2000, on the obverse, and the Luxembourg coat of arms on the reverse. This coin was minted as a pattern, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample, which makes it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs - Jean (Essai - Bronze) 1980 coin.
