03 11 1864 - 08 06 1866: Wmk: Head of Mercury Series 30 - 75 1,150,000 notes 50 francs (demonetized 02.01.1923) Values

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03 11 1864 - 08 06 1866: Wmk: Head of Mercury Series 30 - 75 1,150,000 notes 50 francs (demonetized 02.01.1923) Values

Details

Obverse: French text; penal code; head of allegorical man (Mercury) in profile; sitting cherub holding sword in front of cannon; caduceus; sitting cherub holding balance scales in front of bee hive; penal code

Reverse: French text; penal code; compass rose; anchor and caduceus; penal code

Basic Information

GSID:

298352

Denomination:

50 francs (demonetized 02.01.1923)

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

03 11 1864 - 08 06 1866: Wmk: Head of Mercury Series 30 - 75 1,150,000 notes

Physical Characteristics

Design Details

Note Color:

Blue and black

Note Dimension:

178 x 117 mm

Printer:

Printer (unknown)

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