FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. AR Essai de 10 Centimes (31mm, 10.01 g, 5h). Paris mint. By Alard. Dated 1848. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, head of Marianne left, wearing rooster-crested helmet and wreath of laurel, oak, and grain ears / LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ, 10/ CENTIMES/ 1848 within wreath. Edge: plain. Mazzard 1302b; KM –. Richly toned. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-006, graded MS 64. Top Pop.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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