Telephone Token - PTT Luxembourg ND (1959-1965) front Telephone Token - PTT Luxembourg ND (1959-1965) back
Telephone Token - PTT Luxembourg ND (1959-1965) photo
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Telephone Token - PTT Luxembourg ND

 
Copper-nickel 7.2 g 25.4 mm
Description
Location
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Grand duchess
Charlotte (1919-1964)
Type
Service tokens › Telecommunication tokens
Years
1959-1965
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
7.2 g
Diameter
25.4 mm
Thickness
1.85 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#17734
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

An abbreviation above the country name

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P.T.T.
Luxembourg

Edge

Plain

Comment

This piece is classified as a "méreaux luxembourgeois"(Weiller# 1701 p. 334) and was intended for Luxembourg public cabins.

This coin also exists in copper (polished blank).

Coin minted since 1959 and in use until 1965 for public telephone booths.