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| Issuer | Braunschweigische Bank |
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| Year | 1869 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | Black intaglio on yellow underprint. Denomination numerals appear at upper left and upper right corners, with a central vignette of the Braunschweigische Bank building rendered in fine line engraving. The lower portion carries the issuing text, date, and two manuscript signatures beneath printed role designations, with the printer's imprint at foot. |
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| Reverse description | Black intaglio on blue underprint. At left, an oval medallion contains an allegorical figure of Ceres accompanied by agricultural tools; at centre, a rampant lion bearing a scroll, surmounted by a mural crown and sword, stands upon a pedestal with putti below pouring coins from bags into vases; at right, an oval medallion contains an allegorical figure of Hermes flanked by cornucopias. The composition is executed in the refined academic style characteristic of Kaulbach's design work. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
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