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5 Francs - Jean Essai
1971 year| Gold | 11.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Jean (1964-2000) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#103306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Face value and mint year in two lines, surrounded by two oak branches and surmounted by a royal crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5F
1971
Engravers: Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler
Edge
Milled
Comment
Trial strike in several variants:- Gold - 11.5 g. - 250 pcs. - L#399-1 / KM#E84
- Silver - 7 g. - 250 pcs. - L#399-2 / KM#E83
- Cupronickel - 6 g. - 250 pcs. - L#399-3 / KM#E82
- Cupronickel - without the word ESSAI - higher effigy - L#399-4 / KM#E -
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Jean (Essai) 1971 from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Gold weighing 11.5g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Jean (Essai) 1971 coin.
