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50 Francs - Charlotte John the Blind ND
| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 12.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1946-1964 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 1956 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#12411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Warrior (representing John the Blind) riding on the right with the crested helmet, brandishing a sword with his right hand and covering himself with a shield with the arms of Luxembourg. Behind him is a banner inscribed with its motto in hollow. Around the legend in Luxembourg, 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
A.B.
Translation:
John the Blind
I serve
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin issued by order of the Grand-Ducal Decree of 29 September 1947 for an amount of 5 million francs. They were struck at the Brussels mint with an alloy of silver (835 ‰) and copper (165 ‰) and a tolerance of 3 thousandths. The tolerance of the weight being 10 thousandths.After demonetization in 1955, 2000 pieces were restruck in 1964 while retaining the year of 1946. The relief of these coins is less pronounced than on the original strikes and the flute is irregular, even absent in some places.
A coin commemorating the heroic death of John the Blind at the Battle of Crécy on 26 August 1346 and on the other hand the translation of his ashes from Kastel-Staadt to the crypt of the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg on August 26, 1946.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, who was known for her leadership and diplomacy during World War II. She played a crucial role in maintaining the neutrality of Luxembourg during the war and was instrumental in the country's post-war reconstruction. The coin was issued in her honor and is a testament to her legacy as a respected leader in European history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1946) | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1964) | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) ND (1946-1964) coin.
