31 07 1852 - 08 08 1865 Handwritten sig Series A - L 10,700 notes; 14 unredeemed; 0 known (all varieties) Algiers (without ovpt) 500 francs Values

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31 07 1852 - 08 08 1865 Handwritten sig Series A - L 10,700 notes; 14 unredeemed; 0 known (all varieties) Algiers (without ovpt) 500 francs Values

Details

Obverse: French text; standing allegorical man (Trade) holding rudder and mast, with sail; two-masted ship; cornucopias flanking caduceus; two-masted ship; reclining allegorical nude woman (Trade) holding wheat and trident; standing Arab man and standing allegorical woman (France); garland; reclining allegorical nude woman (Industry) holding caduceus and plants; standing allegorical man (Sea) holding trident and anchor

Reverse: Mirror image of front

Basic Information

GSID:

93909

Denomination:

500 francs

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

31 07 1852 - 08 08 1865 Handwritten sig Series A - L 10,700 notes; 14 unredeemed; 0 known (all varieties) Algiers (without ovpt)

Design Details

Note Color:

Black

Note Dimension:

230 x 122 mm

Printer:

(Banque de France)

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