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5 Francs - Charlotte Essai
1924 year| Zinc | 6.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1924 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 6.58 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A puddler (Feierstëppler) at work, symbol of the Luxembourg steel industry surrounded by the legend, the face value and the date.
On the left are the initials of the engraver.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 FR
1924
Edge
Plain
Comment
Very rare piece, perhaps unique, sold by Palombo House in 2009.The legend "GOOD FOR 2 F" is stamped and punched - "5 FR" in hollow.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Charlotte (Essai) 1924 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Zinc weighing 6.58 g is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
