Luxembourg 50 Francs - Charlotte, 1946
John the Blind, Essai
Information
Country
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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