5 Francs Noir. 1873. 27 June. Alphabet Series. Cancer Zodiac Sign. Only 11 auctions since 2016 of this Cancer Sign but none of them were 27th June. Very Rare Issue of the 3rd French Republic. Definetly a must have for any classical banknote collection. Face value : 5 Francs NOIR Date: 27 June 1873. Cancer Sign, letter C Provincias/Bancos Banque de France, XXe siècle N° en el catálogo de referencia: Fayette.01.19. Otra referencia: Pick.060 Alfabeto - Serie : U.2728-n°394 Firma: Mignot, Marsaud Size: 80 x 125 mm Condition: Good, fold cuts and pinholes as most of the times for this issues. Still very good paper quality and colour without several oxidations as usual seen in 19's notes. Date of creation/issue: 01 février 1872 Issue: 01 décembre 1871 - 19 janvier 1874 Date of withdraw: 04 octobre 1918 End of legal tender: 31 décembre 1933 Descripción del anverso: Two statues on a pedestal at right and left, in blue. Date and zodiac sign Descripción del reverso: At the center, allegories of Science, Agriculture and Trade Watermark: None Firma: Le Caissier Principal, Le Secrétaire Général (1 var.) Alfabeto - Serie : 1 to 3400, 25 letters, 1,000 notes per letter Acuñador Gravure : P.Dujardin. Dessin : C.Chazal See pictures for a better impression Will be sent by registered and insured mail