Luxembourg 20 Francs - Charlotte, 1946
John the Blind, Essai
Information
Country
Luxembourg
Currency
Franc
(1854 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
20 Francs
Year
1946
Ruler
Charlotte
(1919–1964)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.82
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Francs from Luxembourg. Issued in 1946. Struck in Gold. Measures 27 mm and weighs 13.82 g.
- Obverse
- Portrait left of Prince Jean (1921-), Grand Duke heir of Luxembourg. Behind the head the word 'ESSAI'. On the left the crowned escutcheon of the Bourbons, on the right the escutcheon of Luxembourg surmounted by a crested helm. 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 Blind I serve)
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1946) | — | (fr) Essai - Rare |
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