This 1962 Luxembourg 1 Franc coin showcases a detailed obverse featuring a puddler at work against a backdrop of blast furnaces, symbolizing the nation’s industrial heritage. The reverse presents the crowned monogram of Grand Duchess Charlotte, making this copper-nickel piece a valuable addition for collectors and investors interested in historical European currency.
- Issuer: Luxembourg
- Year: 1962
- Face Value: 1 Franc
- Composition: Copper-nickel
- Size: 21mm diameter
- Obverse: A puddler (Feierstëppler) at work, in the background the blast furnaces, above the name of the country in Luxembourg, mintage year at the bottom, initials of the engraver at 8 o’clock.
- Reverse: Crowned monogram of Charlotte (1896-1985), Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 1919 to 1964, with both sides of the face value. Below two branches of rosebush and the initials of the engraver.
- Catalogue Reference: L# 299, Weiller# 289, KM# 46.2, Schön# 33, KM# 46.3
- Numista N#: 251
- Numista NN#: 8612