FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. CU Essai de 10 Centimes (30mm, 14.16 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Farochon. Dated 1848.

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Lot: 502. Estimated: $ 100

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FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. CU Essai de 10 Centimes (30mm, 14.16 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Farochon. Dated 1848. Laureate head of Liberty left, wearing lion’s skin; bird to left, balance to right, clasped hands below / Denomination and date within wreath. Mazard 1321; KM –. Red-browns surfaces, green encrustation. EF.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Lewis M. Reagan Collection.

With the foundation of the second Republic in 1848 came a need for new, Republican currency. The government invited a number of artists to submit designs for the new coinage. Numerous patterns were struck with types displaying a number of skilled portraits, making this an exciting area for the modern collector to explore.

Closing Date and Time: 18 August 2021 at 12:47:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.