© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
5 Francs - Charlotte Essai
1949 year| Copper | 5.8 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#103209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Face value in the center, surmounted by the royal crown, on the sides a rosebush branch, at the bottom the word "Frang". The initials of the engraver are located at the bottom of the roses.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
FRANG
Translation: 5 francs
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Milled
Comment
Existing piece in several variants:- Copper - 5.8 g. - 50 pcs. - reeded edge - L#391-1 / KM#E59
- Cupronickel - 7.65 g. - 50 pcs. - reeded edge - L#391-2 / KM#E -
- Cupronickel - ESSAI in small letters - L#391-3 / KM#E -
- Cupronickel - ESSAI on reverse - L#391-2var / KM#E -
- Copper-Aluminium - 7 g. - 50 pcs. - reeded edge - L#391-4 / KM#E60
- Similor - 5,86 g. - unknown mintage - reeded edge - L#391-5 / KM#E -
- Lead - plain edge - uniface - L#391-6 / KM#E -
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Charlotte (Essai) 1949 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Copper weighing 5.8 g is that it was designed by the artist, Jean-Pierre Finot. He was a French engraver and medalist who was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the Luxembourgish coinage during the 1940s and 1950s. The coin features a portrait of Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, on the obverse, and the national coat of arms on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1949 as a pattern coin, which means it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is a rare and valuable collector's item, especially for those interested in numismatics and the history of Luxembourg.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Charlotte (Essai) 1949 coin.
