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Auction: 9025 - World Banknotes
Lot: 860

Banque de France, proof 500 francs, Paris, 15 September 1843, black and white, oval border of allegorical animals, birds, cherubs, caduceus top centre, female head at left, head of Hephaestion at right, low centre a maiden representing the Law flanked by cherubs (Fayette A17-1), printed on large format paper, some foxing, very fine and very rare Estimate £ 600-800

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