Luxembourg 2 Francs - Charlotte, 1947

Essai

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Luxembourg Luxembourg
Currency Franc (1854 – 2001)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 2 Francs
Year 1947
Ruler Charlotte (1919–1964)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7.65
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Francs from Luxembourg. Issued in 1947. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 24 mm and weighs 7.65 g.

Obverse
A puddler (Feierstëppler) at work, symbol of the Luxembourgish steel industry, at the top of the name of the country, at 3 o'clock the word ESSAI, at 6 o'clock on the date and at 8 o'clock the initials of the engraver.
Reverse
Monogram crowned with Charlotte (1896-1985), Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1919 to 1964, separating the face value, above two branches of rose bush and of the name of the engraver (Bonnetain)
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1947  (fr) Essai - Rare

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