250 francs - Charlotte Essai - Cuivre

€186,869.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1963
TypePatterns
Value250 Francs (250 LUF)
CurrencyFranc (1854-2001)
CompositionCopper
Weight22.58 g
Dimensions37.58 mm
Thickness2.75 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Julien Lefèvre, Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#394-3, KM#E69, Wictor#E134
Obverse descriptionA diademed portrait of Grand Duchess Charlotte on the right, with a royal crown on the nape of her neck, the engravers` signature below the portrait`s bowl and the word ESSAI near her chin. Surrounded by commemorative dates and a double legend in contemporary script.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLA MAGNA DVCISSA FELICITER REGNANTE -963-1963- +CIVITAS LVCEMBORGENSIS MILLESIMVM OVANS EXPLET ANNVM JN LEFEVRE ESSAI
Reverse descriptionIn the center an aerial view of the castle on the rock of the `Bock` as well as of the city with its enclosure, surmounted by the inscription LVCILINBVRHVC on a phylactery, facial value in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLVCILINBVRHVC 250 F.
EdgeMilled
Mint
MintageND (1963)  - (fr) Essai - Rare - 200
Catalog ID4094321920
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