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25 Centimes - Charlotte Bronze Essai
1946 year| Bronze | 2.70 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.70 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 September 1954 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#71257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Face value and date of issue,
oak branch on the left,
Script: Latin
Lettering: 25 ꟾ CMES ꟾ 1946
Edge
Plain
Comment
Piece identifiable with the word ESSAI at 10 o'clock on the obverse side.This type of test also exists in:
- Gold - unknown mintage - plain edge - L#384A-1
- Silver - 3,2 g. - 500 pcs. - plain edge - ESSAI to the right - L#384A-2
- Silver - 3.0 g. - inknown mintage - ESSAI on reverse - L#384A-3
- Bronze - 2.55 g. - ESSAI to the right - L#384A-4
- Bronze - 2.75 g. - plain edge - ESSAI on reverse - L#384A-5
- Similor - 2.63 - plain edge - ESSAI to the right - L#384A-6var
- Similor - 2.63-2.80 g. - 300 pcs. - plain edge - ESSAI on reverse - L#384A-6
- Lead - 5.5 g - plain edge - L#384A-7
- Aluminium - 0.8 g. - plain edge - ESSAI to the right - L#384A-8
- Aluminium - 0.8 g. - plain edge - ESSAI on reverse - L#384A-9*
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Centimes - Charlotte (Bronze Essai) 1946 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is that it was designed by the artist, Joseph Kutter, who was a prominent Luxembourgish sculptor and medalist. He is known for his work on various coins and medals, and this particular coin is one of his notable works.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Essai) 1946 coin.
