Luxemburg 5 Euro 2017 Castle Useldange
Additional Information
SKU | LX17-5USELD |
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Theme | Kasteel Useldange |
Worth | 5 euro |
Metal | Niobium |
Country | Luxembourg |
Quality | PROOF |
Circulation | 3.000 |
Year | 2017 |
Weight | 15,5 gram |
Diameter | 34 |
Category | Other special euro coins |
Product Description
In the series of Luxembourg 5 Euro coins with the theme of historic castles the subject of this 2017 coin is the castle of Useldange. The first reports of this castle are from the 9th century. In official writings it is mentioned for the first time in the 12th century. The Lords of Useldange ruled over this castle and the surrounding area until about 1400. Thereafter several royal houses dominated the castle, which later fell into decline. Currently, the ruins are beautifully restored and it is unique that a walkway has been built for visually impaired people. On the front of the coin you can see a depiction of the castle of Useldange. Below on the left is an image of the original Crest of the Lords of Useldange. At the bottom of the coin you can see the value of 5 Euro and at the top the name Useldange. On the reverse of this beautiful Niobium coin, you can see the image of Grand Duke Hendrik of Luxembourg. Next to this image is the name of the country Letzebuerg (Luxembourg) displayed vertically and the yea r 2017. The coin is supplied in a luxury numbered package.