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banknote
;
specimen
Object Type
banknote
specimen
Museum number
1987,0306.2
Denomination
franc
, 200
Description
Banknote (200 francs). Specimen.
(whole)
Male head at right; portrait of Baron de Montesquieu. Female figure at left with staff and shield. Coat of arms at right. Decorative background.
(obverse)
Male figure at left, in niche. Male head centre left; Baron de Montesquieu. Female figure at right with paper. Castle at lower right.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Banque de France
Production date
1981
Production place
Issued in:
France
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Length:
173 millimetres
Width:
92 millimetres
Location
Not on display
Condition
Good
Subjects
castle/fort
heraldry
academic
Associated names
Portrait of:
Montesquieu
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Banque de France
Acquisition date
1987
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1987,0306.2