Luxembourg 20 Francs - Charlotte, 1946 – 1964

20 Francs from Luxembourg. Issued from 1946 to 1964. Struck in Silver (.835) (Copper .165). Measures 27 mm and weighs 8.5 g.

Obverse

Portrait on the left of Prince Jean (1921-), Grand Duke heir of Luxembourg. On the left the crowned escutcheon of the Bourbons, on the right the escutcheon of Luxembourg surmounted by a crested helmet. Initials of the engraver under the cut of the neck. Around the legend in Luxembourgish and the face value between two points to the exergue. (Prince Jean of Luxembourg)

Reverse

Warrior (representing John the Blind) straddling to 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. (John the BlindI serve)

Edge

Milled