5 Francs - Adolphe (Essai - 50th Birthday) 1901 front 5 Francs - Adolphe (Essai - 50th Birthday) 1901 back
5 Francs - Adolphe (Essai - 50th Birthday) 1901 photo
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5 Francs - Adolphe Essai - 50th Birthday

1901 year
Silver (.900) 23.17 g -
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Grand duke
Adolphus (1890-1905)
Type
Pattern
Year
1901
Value
5 Francs (5&nbspLUF)
Currency
Franc (1854-2001)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
23.17 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#315492
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1851
23 AVRIL
1901

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Adolphe (Essai - 50th Birthday) 1901 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th birthday of Grand Duke Adolphe, who ruled Luxembourg from 1890 until his abdication in 1905. The coin features a portrait of Adolphe on one side and the Luxembourg coat of arms on the other. It is made of silver (.900) and weighs 23.17 grams.