389, Lot: 949. Estimate $200. Sold for $120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Deuxième République. 1848-1852. AR 5 Franc (37mm, 24.99 g, 12h). Paris mint; différents: hand and lamp. Dated 1849 A . Hercules standing facing between personifications of Liberty standing slightly right, holding scepter surmounted by Hand of Justice, clasping hands with Equality standing slightly left, holding level; laurel branch to left / Denomination in date and wreath. VG 683; KM 756.1. Good VF, toned, marks, scratch.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.