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Ассигнация 100 рублей 1779 — Россия ( Pick: A7 )

Лицевая сторона
Ассигнация 100 рублей Россия 1779 — Лицевая сторона

Описание банкноты

This banknote from Russia, dated 1779, carries a denomination of Ассигнация 100 рублей. It is part of the Assignation Banknotes series, which spans from 1769 to 1785, and falls within the Russian Empire period. The note features a color scheme of cream and black and displays three serial numbers located at the center, lower left, and lower right.

The banknote is cataloged under Pick number A7. It includes numerous signature varieties, along with Napoleonic forgeries that may contain two or three printed signatures, and potential printing errors in one or two words. This classification, along with its documented details, provides a clear reference for its identification within the catalog.

Характеристики

Цвет
Cream and black
Каталог Pick
A7

Об этой банкноте

The Assignation Bank of the Russian Empire issued the 100 ruble banknote in 1779 as part of the Assignation Banknotes series (1769–1785). This series was introduced following the decree by Empress Catherine II on January 1, 1769, to alleviate the shortage of silver currency by introducing paper money.

The front side of the 100 ruble note features three serial numbers located at the center, lower left, and lower right. The banknote measures 250 mm in height and 190 mm in width. It is printed on white paper with embossed medallions and includes watermarks in the corners depicting the coats of arms of the Astrakhan, Kazan, Siberian, and Moscow Tsardoms. The inscriptions around the edges read: at the top, "ЛЮБОВЬ КЪ ОТЕЧЕСТВУ" (Love for the Fatherland); at the bottom, "ДЕЙСТВУЕТЪ КЪ ПОЛЬЗЕ ОНАГО" (Acts for Its Benefit); and on the sides, "ГДАРСТВЕННАЯ КАЗНА" (State Treasury).

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