Assignaat van 250 livres, 1793-1794 1793 - 1794

This is an *Assignaat* of 250 livres issued by the *Domaines Nationaux* during the French Revolution (1793-1794). The *Assignat* was a form of paper money issued by the revolutionary government to finance the war against foreign powers and domestic counter-revolutionaries. The note is a rectangular piece of paper printed in black ink and adorned with decorative flourishes along the border. The document features a hand-written signature at the bottom, a serial number, and the words “République Française,” demonstrating the power of the new revolutionary government. The image can help art lovers understand the history of the French Revolution and the economic and social context of the time.