Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN / No # ovpt front; two diagonal SPECIMEN perfs; all-zero s/n 1,000 francs (withdrawn 06.12.1955) Values

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Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN / No # ovpt front; two diagonal SPECIMEN perfs; all-zero s/n 1,000 francs (withdrawn 06.12.1955) Values

Details

Obverse: French text; border of flowers, fruits, wheat, and doves (Peace); co-joined Hercules (Strength) and Minerva (Wisdom and Handicraft); cornucopia

Reverse: French text; border of sculptural decorations taken from medieval monuments; allegorical veiled young woman (French civilization); penal code

Basic Information

GSID:

298634

Denomination:

1,000 francs (withdrawn 06.12.1955)

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN / No # ovpt front; two diagonal SPECIMEN perfs; all-zero s/n

Design Details

Note Color:

Multicolor

Note Dimension:

172 x 95 mm

Printer:

Printer (Banque de France)

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