CNG 93, Lot: 1535. Estimate $150. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Deuxième République. 1848-1852. WM 5 Francs Essai (37mm, 21.27 g, 6h). By Borrel. Dated 1848. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAIS, head of Marianne left, wearing circlet inscribed “24 FEVRIER 1848” and triple-pendent earring; broken chain to left; to right, level over clasped hands / LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ, 5/ FRANCS/ 1848 within wreath. KM Pn 73. UNC, a few minor marks.