France 1939 100 Francs Sully - 07-12-1939 Serial C.4958 VF

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The 100 Francs Sully banknote, dated December 7, 1939, is a testimony to French monetary history. This banknote belongs to series C.4958. It was issued by the Banque de France.

On the front, there is a bust of a laurel-crowned woman, an allegorical personification of France. She holds the baton of command in her right hand, a symbol of authority, while with her left hand, she picks fruits and flowers offered by a child, representing Youth. In the background, an aerial view of Paris reveals Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine winding through the city. The inscriptions "100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100" and "CENT FRANCS" are present, indicating the face value of the banknote. The script used is Latin.

The back of the banknote features Sully, depicted on the right, holding a parchment. A picturesque pasture landscape serves as the backdrop for this representation. Ernest Deloche is the engraver of this banknote, while Lucien Hector Jonas is the designer.

This banknote has a face value of 100 francs. It was issued in 1939. Its dimensions are 180 mm in length and 92 mm in width.

 

 

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