France 1793 — Domaines Nationaux Assignat 50 Sols (Pick A70b, Série 681, Watermark RF/50s, PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated)
Fifty‑sols assignat from the 'Domaines Nationaux' series—fractional Revolutionary paper keyed to sales and rents of nationalized property but used broadly as transactional money. The denomination sits in a classical pediment supported by allegorical figures of Economy and Justice, a visual program meant to legitimize paper credit in a time of fiscal emergency. Design details include 'Loi du 23 Mai 1793', 'Série 681', the manuscript signature 'Fausny', an impressed state seal (timbre sec), and a purpose‑made watermark 'RF/50s'. ... Read more →
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