5 Centimes - Adolphe (Essai) 1901 front 5 Centimes - Adolphe (Essai) 1901 back
5 Centimes - Adolphe (Essai) 1901 photo
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5 Centimes - Adolphe Essai

1901 year
Copper 3.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Grand duke
Adolphus (1890-1905)
Type
Pattern
Year
1901
Value
5 Centimes (0.05&nbspLUF)
Currency
Franc (1854-2001)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#80843
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Oak wreath, anepigraph.Automatically translated

Edge

Plain

Comment

Test available in the following metals:

  • Gold - Piéfort - 8 g. - 20 expl. - L#337A-1 / Wictor#E11 / KM#Pn18
  • Similor - 4 g. - L#337A-2 / Wictor# -- / KM# -


  • Silver - smooth edge - 3.3-3.6 g - 50 expl. - L#337A-3 / Wictor# -- / KM# -
  • Silver - fluted edge - 100 expl. - L#337A-4 / Wictor# -- / KM# -


  • Copper - smooth edge - 100 expl. - L#337A-5 / Wictor#E12 / KM#Pn13
  • Copper - fluted edge - 100 expl. - L#337A-6 / Wictor# -- / KM# -
  • Copper - medal strike - L#337A-7 / Wictor# -- / KM# -
  • Nickel - smooth edge - 3,5 g. - 100 expl. - L#337A-8 / Wictor# -- / KM# -
  • Nickel - fluted edge - 100 expl. - L#337A-9 / Wictor#E13 / KM# -


  • Copper / Tin - 2,9 g. - 100 expl. - L#337A-10 / Wictor#E14 / KM# -
  • Copper / zinc - 2.8 g. - 100 expl. - L#337A-11 / Wictor#E15 / KM# -
  • Lead - 9,5 g. - L#337A-12 / Wictor# -- / KM# -


  • Cupronickel - 100 expl. - L#337A-var / Wictor# -- / KM#Pn14

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes - Adolphe (Essai) 1901 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Copper weighing 3.5g is that it is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a pattern coin, meaning it was struck as a trial or sample coin and not intended for circulation. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the coin's age, historical significance, and unique design make it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1901  100 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes - Adolphe (Essai) 1901 coin.