40 Francs Essai

Reverse

The door of the city of Luxembourg with the initials of the engraver and the word TRIAL below, surrounded by the legend and the commemorative dates.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTENAIRE DU TRAITE DE LONDRES
N.J.L.
ESSAI
1867 - 1967

Comment

Available in several variants:

• Gold - 12.9 g. - without the word ESSAI - 5'000 expl. - L#M09A / X#M10c
  

• Gold - 12,9 g. - with the word ESSAI - 100 expl. - L#M09B
  

• Silver - 7.6 g - L#M09var
  

• Bronze - L#M09var
  

• Cupronickel - 6.57 g. - L#M09var
  

Jean Elsen & fils

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Existe en plusieurs variantes:

• Or - 12,9 g. - sans le mot ESSAI - 5'000 expl. - L#M09A / X#M10c
  

• Or - 12,9 g. - avec le mot ESSAI - 100 expl. - L#M09B
  

• Argent - 7,6 g - L#M09var
  

• Bronze - L#M09var
  

• Cupronickel - 6,57 g. - L#M09var
  

© Jean Elsen & fils

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 40 Francs (Essai) 1967 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver weighing 7.6g is that it was designed by the renowned artist, Pierre-Félix Masseau. Masseau was a French sculptor and engraver who was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the Luxembourgish franc. The coin's design features a portrait of Grand Duchess Charlotte, who reigned from 1919 to 1964, surrounded by an ornate border and the inscription "Grand-Duché de Luxembourg" and "40 Francs". The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

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