Assignaat van 125 livres, 1793-1794 1793 - 1794

This artwork is an example of a 1793-1794 assignat, a type of paper money issued during the French Revolution. The assignat, printed by Domaines Nationaux, bears the words "République Française" and "Assignat de Cent Vingt-cinq L," with the denomination "125 livres" repeated several times, marking its value. The inscription "Créé le 7 Vendémiaire l'an 2eme de la République" refers to the creation date, marking the second year of the French Republic. "Hypothéqué sur les Domaines Nationaux" emphasizes the assignat's backing by national lands. This piece, an important piece of French history, serves as a tangible artifact of the era of the French Revolution, demonstrating the government's efforts to stabilize its finances.