France 100 Francs 15.5.1942 (B.1/000117902) (ph) (circulated) VF

100 Francs 15.5.1942 (Obverse: French philosopher, mathematician, physicist and writer René Descartes (Renatus Cartesius) (31st March 1596 – 11th February 1650); In the background - Clio (muse of history in Greek mythology); Reverse: Statue of victory garlic burning "PAX" on a shield; Horses pulling a cart full of straw or hay; Work by: Lucien Jonas; Engraved by: Emile Deloche; Watermark: Roman man's head in profile; Printer: BdF; Signatures: P. Rousseau, R. Favre-Gilly; Date of Issue: 15th May 1942) (6 tiny pinholes) (circulated) VF

Series & Serial # B.1 / 000117902

Dimensions: 160 x 92 mm

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Catalogue Number: P-101a

Grade/condition: Very Fine (VF) (medium used, circulated)