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5 Centimes - Adolphe Essai
1901 year| Copper | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Adolphus (1890-1905) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1901 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 LUF) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#80843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Oak wreath, anepigraph.
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.
