FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. Piedfort Brass Essai de 5 Francs (54.91 g). Paris mint. Dated 1848. UNC.

Triton XXVIII – Session 6
Lot: 6338. Estimated: $ 300

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Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. Piedfort Brass Essai de 5 Francs (54.91 g). Paris mint. Dated 1848. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇASE, draped bust of Marianne left, wearing liberty cap and oak wreath clasped hands on cloak / LIBERTE (star) EGALITE (star) FRATERNITE (star), 5/ FRANCS/ 1848 within wreath of laurel and oak. Mazzard 1385 var. (metal and weight); KM –. Brown surfaces with hints of luster. UNC. Very rare.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 23 January 2025 at 11:52:20 ET.



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