5 Centimes - Adolphe

€5,672.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1901
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Centimes (0.05 LUF)
CurrencyFranc (1854-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight2 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness1.15 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Alphonse Michaux
In circulation to25 February 1931
Reference(s) L#268-1, Weiller#258, BV#270, KM#24, Schön#2
Obverse descriptionPortrait of Adolphe (1817-1905), Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1890 to 1905, facing right surrounded by legend and date between two points. Under the portrait cut is the engraver`s signature.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringADOLPHE GRAND DUC DE LUXEMBOURG A. MICHAUX • 1901 •
Reverse descriptionFace value in two lines surrounded by an oak crown. External pearled circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 CENTIMES
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1901  - - 2 000 000
Catalog ID5295194120
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