500 Francs - Jean Echternach

€56,670.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1998
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value500 Francs (500 LUF)
CurrencyFranc (1854-2001)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight22.85 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Yvette Gastauer-Claire
In circulation to28 February 2002
Reference(s) L#323-1, KM#73, Schön#64
Obverse descriptionPortrait to the left of Jean (1921-), Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 to 2000 surrounded by legend and face value. Under the head the initials of the Luxembourgish Monetary Institute (IML), near the tip of the neck, the abbreviation `qp` (quality proof) and behind the neck the initials of the artist (G/C).  This piece has only been issued in an illustrated pocket.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJEAN GRAND-DUC DE LUXEMBOURG 500F IML qp G/C
(Translation: JEAN GRAND DUKE OF LUXEMBOURG 500F IML qp G/C)
Reverse descriptionSeal of 1249 representing the Abbey of Echternach with its ramparts surrounded by the legend between two grentis. All surrounded by the name of the city and the commemorative dates.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEchternach 698-1998 Sopidiep T Ernacensis +
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1998  - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID9978698920
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