Whitman Expo
Two horizontal red ESSAI 29 OCTOBRE 1860 ovpts front; no sig ; no s/n 1,000 francs (demonetized 00.12.1897)
Details
Obverse: French text; oak leaves flanking cherub holding parchment and hammer; standing bare-breasted allegorical woman (Arts) holding sickle and sheaf of wheat; caduceus; standing robed allegorical woman (Science) holding compass and plumb bob; medallion with head of Mercury in profile; pedestal held by crouching Hercules; penal code; angels flanking medallion with nude child leaning on lion; two reclining allegorical women (Law and Justice) holding tablet, scepter, scales, and sword, leaning on stele with shaking hands and Gallic rooster (Vigilance) atop; penal code; cherub holding hand mirror and bridle reins; standing robed allegorical woman (Trade) holding oak laurels and olive branch; owl; standing robed allegorical woman (Agriculture) holding cornucopia and flowers; medallion with head of Athena in profile; pedestal held by crouching Hercules; black calligraphic bank name
Reverse: Mirrored front image
Basic Information
GSID:
298326
Denomination:
1,000 francs (demonetized 00.12.1897)
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Two horizontal red ESSAI 29 OCTOBRE 1860 ovpts front; no sig ; no s/n
