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25 Centimes - Charlotte Bronze
| Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1946-1947 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 September 1954 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Face value and mint year in three lines, right of an oak branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25
CMES
1947
Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler
Edge
Plain
Comment
Bronze coin (monetary copper composed of 95% Cu, 4% Sn, 1% Zn) with a tolerance of 10 thousandths for copper and 5 thousandths for tin and zinc, struck at the Brussels mint. The tolerance of the weight being 50 thousandths.The Grand-Ducal decree of March 20, 1946 ordering the issue of this coin to replace the large modules in and does not specify the number of coins to be minted per year. The decree simply states that the draw must be in " accordance with the needs noted". For the year 1946, Weiller indicated a circulation of 1,000,000 copies, Probst on the other hand mentioned 4,000,000 pieces (...) Given the meticulousness of the work of Weiller, his choice was respected (pending the evidence to the contrary) for this sheet.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Centimes - Charlotte (Bronze) 1946-1947 coin from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is that it features a portrait of Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, who ruled the country during World War II. Despite the war, the coin was still minted and circulated, and it remains a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes - Charlotte (Bronze) 1946-1947 coin.
