France 100 Francs 1880 Bleu, 1880-05-13, M.1417 EF(40-45)

Columns on the left and right topped with a garland and cherubs. On the left, draped female allegories of agriculture, seated, with her arm resting on a plow, and of abundance, standing, holding a cornucopia. On the right, standing male allegory of commerce, holding a caduceus and a petasos, and seated female allegory of industry, holding a hammer and resting her arm on an anvil. In the center, the denomination, date, and signatures. Below, a cartouche containing the article of law, upon which rest two cherubs: the one on the left holding a mirror and the hand of justice, and the one on the right holding a sword and scales., Ornate frame composed of medallions in the four corners, each featuring a garland of flowers and fruit, including a female head wearing a wreath on her braided hair. In the center, at the top, a compass rose within a circle; denomination in an ornate frame at the bottom. Anchor surrounded by a dolphin on the left; beehive on the right., Extremely rare banknote of 100 Francs, 1862 type, issued between 1862 and 1882. For this type, Fayette lists 1893 alphabets, each consisting of 25 letters and 1000 banknotes per letter. The 1880 issue of this note comprises 4 325 000 notes. The design is entirely blue, with the exception of the alphabet and banknote number, which are black.19th-century French banknotes are particularly sought after, especially when they are in good condition. This specimen has a cross-fold, two slight vertical folds, and a tiny tear along the right edge. There are also several pinholes on the left side. Despite this, this banknote is in very fine condition and has a very attractive appearance.

 

Deutsch abbrev.	Deutsch Erhaltungsgrade	Englisch  Grades der Kühlung	Französisch États de  Erhaltung	Italienisch Stati di  conservazione
PP	Polierte Platte	Proof (PRF)	Flan bruni (FB)	Beweis
st	Stempelglanz, stempelfrisch	Stempelglanz (MS65-MS70)	Fleur de coin (FDC)	Fior di conio
-unz	fast unzirkuliert	Almost uncirculated (AU)
vz	Vorzüglich	Vorzüglich (EF oder XF)	Superbe (SUP)	Splendido
ss	Sehr schön	Sehr fein (VF)	Très Très beau (TTB)	Bellissimo
s	Schön	Fine (F)	Très beau (TB)	Molto bello

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