René Descartes seated on the right, compass in hand. Behind, Clio (muse of History) holding a large book. Hourglass.
Reverse description
Bronze statue of a winged Victory holding a shield engraved with `PAX`. Country scene with harvest return in background.
Signature(s)
René Favre-Gilly, Pierre Rousseau,
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Head of Athena Lemnia in profile
Obverse lettering
100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100
CENT
FRANCS
Reverse lettering
100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100
L`ART 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT
DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT
CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE LES BILLETS DE
BANQUES AUTORISES PAR LA LOI, AINSI QUE
CEUX QUI AURONT FAIT USAGE DE CES
BILLETS CONTREFAITS OU FALSIFIES.
