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500 Francs - Jean Echternach
1998 year| Silver (.925) | 22.85 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Jean (1964-2000) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22.85 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#56670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Seal of 1249 representing the Abbey of Echternach with its ramparts surrounded by the legend between two grentis. All surrounded by the name of the city and the commemorative dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Echternach 698-1998
Sopidiep T Ernacensis +
Engraver: Yvette Gastauer-Claire
Edge
Milled
Comment
In November 698, Irmina, granddaughter of King Dagobert and abbess of a convent in Trier donated Willibrord, an Anglo-Saxon monk born in Northumbria (north of present-day England), of his property in Echternach.Willibrord founded an abbey where he rested after his expeditions to Friesland, Denmark and Thuringia. Died in 739, the tomb of Willibrord quickly became a place of pilgrimage.
Echternach Abbey gained importance, notably by the notoriety of its scriptorium (workshop in which monks realize facsimiles) which had very productive periods in the 8th and 11th centuries. Among them is the Echternach Gospel (Codex Aureus Epternacensis) preserved in Nuremberg and the Codex of Spire (Codex Aureus Escorialensis) preserved in Madrid.
To this day, Echternach, of Gallo-Roman origin, located about thirty kilometers from the city of Luxembourg, has nearly 5,000 inhabitants and is best known for its dance procession that attracts every Monday of Pentecost thousands of participants and spectators.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Francs - Jean (Echternach) 1998 coin from Luxembourg is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Saint Jean (John the Baptist) on one side and the Luxembourg coat of arms on the other. The coin's design was created by the artist, Jean-Pierre Hengen, and it was produced in a limited quantity of 20,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs - Jean (Echternach) 1998 coin.
