Diagonal SPECIMEN perf; diagonal black SPÉCIMEN ovpt; no sig ; all-zero s/n cinq cents (500) francs Values

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Diagonal SPECIMEN perf; diagonal black SPÉCIMEN ovpt; no sig ; all-zero s/n cinq cents (500) francs Values

Details

Obverse: French text; ornate border with standing allegorical woman (Wisdom) holding a seashell and stalk of corn; parrots; vines; balance scales; standing Mercury holding a seashell and caduceus; anchor; cherubs with fish and plants

Reverse: Mirror image of front

Basic Information

GSID:

106128

Denomination:

cinq cents (500) francs

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Diagonal SPECIMEN perf; diagonal black SPÉCIMEN ovpt; no sig ; all-zero s/n

Physical Characteristics

Design Details

Note Color:

Black and red on buff paper

Note Dimension:

250 x 135 mm

Printer:

(Banque de France)

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