© Veilinghuis Eeckhout
© Veilinghuis Eeckhout
5 Francs - Charlotte Essai
1942 year| Copper-nickel | 8.37 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1942 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8.37 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#104035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A puddler (Feierstëppler) at work, symbol of the Luxembourgish steel industry, in the background the blast furnaces, surrounded by the face value in Luxembourgish and the year at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 FRANG
1942
Translation: 5 francs
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rare trial strike, not signed by the engraver, issued in the year of 1942 but struck after 1949 at the mint in Brussels.Trial strike exists in two different varieties:
- Cupronickel - 8.08-8.4 g. - mintage unknown - plain edge - L#381-1 / KM# -
- Aluminium - 2 g. - unknown mintage - plain edge - L#381-2 / KM# -
© Picture taken from the sale of January 9, 2010, Auc. 3 l. 354 and
used with the kind agreement of Mr. Joselito Eeckhout.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Charlotte (Essai) 1942 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Copper-nickel weighing 8.37g is that it was minted during the German occupation of Luxembourg during World War II. The coin was designed by the Luxembourgish artist, Joseph Kutter, and features a portrait of Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, on one side, and the coat of arms of Luxembourg on the other. Despite being minted during a time of war and occupation, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors.
