Luxembourg 50 Francs - Charlotte, 1946

John the Blind, Essai

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Luxembourg Luxembourg
Currency Franc (1854 – 2001)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 50 Francs
Year 1946
Ruler Charlotte (1919–1964)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 20.71
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

50 Francs from Luxembourg. Issued in 1946. Struck in Gold. Measures 31 mm and weighs 20.71 g.

Obverse
Portrait on the left of Prince Jean (1921-2019), Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Behind the head the word TRIAL. On the left the crowned coat of arms of the Bourbons, on the right the coat of arms of Luxembourg surmounted by a helmet crowned with a flight. Initials of the engraver under the cut of the neck. Around the legend in Luxembourgish and the face value between two points in the exergue.
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.
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1946)  25 (fr) Essai - Rare

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