Vertical red SPÉCIMEN ovpt front/back; dated 33 Mai 3091 [sic]; all-zero s/n 500 francs

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Vertical red SPÉCIMEN ovpt front/back; dated 33 Mai 3091 [sic]; all-zero s/n 500 francs

Details

Obverse: Arabic and French text; standing allegorical woman (Fortune) holding wheel; snakes; cherub holding compass reading book; torch; cherub holding quill writing in book; globe; standing allegorical man (Mercury) holding caduceus

Reverse: French text; Athena medallion; dragon; sheaves of wheat and standing boy holding scythe; star; dragon; Cérès medallion

Basic Information

GSID:

93974

Denomination:

500 francs

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Vertical red SPÉCIMEN ovpt front/back; dated 33 Mai 3091 [sic]; all-zero s/n

Physical Characteristics

Design Details

Note Color:

Blue and black

Note Dimension:

196 x 120 mm

Printer:

(Clermont-Ferrand)

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