1. The Siege of Lyon and its Currency.
- Author
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RODGERS, KERRY
- Subjects
FRENCH Revolution, 1789-1799 ,PAPER money ,BANK notes ,MONEY ,PAPER money design ,FRENCH Revolutionary Wars, 1792-1802 ,HISTORY - Abstract
The article explores the paper currency during the French revolution of Siege of Lyon which took place in France between August 9 and October 9, 1793. It provides a background of the revolution which split between 1790 and 1793 where revolutionary groups vied with royalist establishment. It notes the 400 livres, the largest denomination produced during the period including the 25 sous, 50 sous and 20 livres which all printed uniface on heavy off-white paper with ornamental black borders.
- Published
- 2013