FRANCE, Deuxième République. 1848-1852. Cast WM Essai de 5 Francs (37mm, 20.67 g, 6h). By E. Farachon. Dated 1848.Electronic Auction 471 World, White Metal Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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FRANCE, Deuxième République. 1848-1852. Cast WM Essai de 5 Francs (37mm, 20.67 g, 6h). By E. Farachon. Dated 1848. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, radiate head of Liberty facing; clasped hands above, swallow to left, level to right / LIBERTÉ (star) ÉGALITÉ (star) FRATERNITÉ, 5/ FRANCS/ 1848 within wreath. Cf. Mazard 1280; cf. KM Pn 56 (for struck versions). Some surface porosity. EF. |