FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. Piedfort Brass Essai de 5 Francs (54.91 g). Paris mint. Dated 1848. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇASE, draped bust of Marianne left, wearing liberty cap and oak wreath clasped hands on cloak / LIBERTE (star) EGALITE (star) FRATERNITE (star), 5/ FRANCS/ 1848 within wreath of laurel and oak. Mazzard 1385 var. (metal and weight); KM –. Brown surfaces with hints of luster. UNC. Very rare.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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