Geneva 100 Francs 1898-Sep-12

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Geneva 100 Francs, 1883-1906 obverse
Geneva 100 Francs, 1883-1906 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1898-Sep-12 + - - - - - -
Country Geneva
Period Geneva, Canton of Franc (1848-1906)
Issuing bank Geneva Trade Bank
Currency Francs
Denomination 100 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1883-1906
Shape Rectangular (hand cut)
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 183x114 mm

Obverse:

Geneva 100 Francs, 1883-1906
Latin

Obverse text

100 LA BANQUE DU COMMERCE payera, à vue, au porteur, CENT FRANCS en espèces ayant cours légal. GENÈVE 25 MARS 1901. UN ADMINISTRATEUR : LE DIRECTEUR : BRADBURY, WILKINSON & CO. LONDRES. HUNDERT FRANKEN • CENT FRANCS • CENTO FRANCHI LIBERTAS

Obverse symbol

To the left, full-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing right, leaning against a shield with the coat of arms of Switzerland, holding sword and wearing diadem. To the right, putto supporting rectangular cartouche with value.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

100 CENT FRANCS HUNDERT FRANKEN CENTO FRANCHI

Reverse symbol

Two heads of Hermes wearing winged petasos (hat) in round medallions.