FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. CU Essai de 10 Centimes (30mm, 18.55 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Montagny. Dated 1848. UNC.

Electronic Auction 576
Lot: 818.
Closing Date: Dec 4 2024 10:00 ET

World, Copper

Estimate: $ 100

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FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. CU Essai de 10 Centimes (30mm, 18.55 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Montagny. Dated 1848. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, draped bust of Liberty left, wearing laurel and oak wreath; clasped hands below / LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE, 10/ CENT/ 1848 within wreath. Mazard 1339. Brown surfaces with hints of red. UNC.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.

Neither Mazard nor most auction records list weights for this issue, though the sales that do indicate that the weights for this particular type vary significantly. Most are heavier than the average 10 Centimes essais.

Closing Date and Time: 4 December 2024 at 14:32:20 ET.

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