20 Francs - Jean Essai

€66,350.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1964
TypePatterns
Value20 Francs (20 LUF)
CurrencyFranc (1854-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions21.15 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#M03_var, KM#M4a, Wictor#E152
Obverse descriptionPortrait to the left of Jean (1921-), Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 to 2000 surrounded by legend. Signature J.N. LEFEVRE under the cut of the neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJEAN GRAND DUC DE LUXEMBOURG J.N. LEFEVRE
Reverse descriptionIn the center is a large crown above the word ESSAI, surrounded by ornaments of laurel leaves which intersect the legend and the figures. On the left the day and the month in Roman numerals (XII-XI) and on the right the year in Roman numerals (MCMLXIV) from the accession to the throne of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg. With the motto: JE MAINTIENDRAI.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXII-XI — MCMLXIV — JE MAINTIENDRAI ESSAI
(Translation: 12-11 1964 I WILL HOLD)
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1964  - (fr) Essai - rare - 200
Catalog ID9896273530
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