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50 Francs - Charlotte John the Blind, Essai ND
1946 year| Gold | 20.71 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 20.71 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#103207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Warrior (representing John the Blind) riding on the right with a helmet studded with a flight, brandishing a sword with his right hand and covering himself with a shield with the arms of Luxembourg. Behind him a phylactery inscribed with his motto in hollow. Around the legend in Luxembourgish, the initials of the engraver at 5 o'clock and below the date of death of John the Blind and the date of issue of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•JANG•DE•BLANNEN•
SERVIAM
26-VIII-
1346 - 1946
BONNETAIN
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Milled
Comment
Test available in several variants:- Gold - 20.71 g. - 25 expl. - fluted edge - L#386-1 / KM#E55
- Silver - 12,65-13,08 g. - 25 expl. - fluted edge - L#386-2 / KM#E54
- Bronze - 10,95-11,3 g. - max. 50 expl. - fluted edge - L#386-3 / KM#E53
- Similor - 12,6 g. - mintage unknown - fluted edge - L#386-4 / KM#E -
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Francs - Charlotte (John the Blind, Essai) ND (1946) from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Gold weighing 20.71g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1946) | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs - Charlotte (John the Blind, Essai) ND (1946) coin.
