© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
5 Francs - Adolphe Essai
1889 year| Silver | 25.27 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Adolphus (1890-1905) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 25.27 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Face value in two lines, under the word "ESSAI". All surrounded by a laurel and oak crown, legend and date and an outer grentis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÉGENCE DU DUC ADOLPHE DE NASSAU 1889
5
FRANCS
ESSAI
Edge
Milled
Comment
Essai minted at the Brussels Mint existing in the following metals and variants:- Gold - 49 g. - unknown mintage - L#334-1 / KM#E21
- Silver - 25.27 g. - reeded edge - 50 expl. - L#334-2 / KM#E20
- Silver - 25.27 g. - plain edge - L#334-3 / KM# -
- Silver - 25.27 g. - obverse closed wings - 50 pcs. - L#334-4 / KM# -
- Copper - 20.8 g. (min) - plain edge - L#334-5 / KM#E18
- Tin - 30.5 g. - plaine edge - L#334-6 / KM#E19
- Pewter tin - 60.6 g. - plain edge - L#334-7 / KM#PE2
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Adolphe (Essai) 1889 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver weighing 25.27 g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Charles-Auguste Fraikin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Adolphe (Essai) 1889 coin.
