Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 108 16 May 2018
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FRANCE, Deuxième République. 1848-1852. AV Essai de 20 Francs (19mm, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Leclerc. Dated 1848. Laureate female head right / Denomination within wreath with pomegranate at base. Guilloteau 3027; Mazard 1254; KM –. In NGC encapsulation, 3748108-003, graded PF 65 Ultra Cameo.
From the Jonathan K. Kern Collection, purchased from Wade Hinderling.
With the foundation of the second Republic in 1848 came a need for new, Republican currency. The government invited a number of artists to submit designs for the new coinage. Numerous patterns were struck with types displaying a number of skilled portraits, making this an exciting area for the modern collector to explore.
From the Jonathan K. Kern Collection, purchased from Wade Hinderling.
With the foundation of the second Republic in 1848 came a need for new, Republican currency. The government invited a number of artists to submit designs for the new coinage. Numerous patterns were struck with types displaying a number of skilled portraits, making this an exciting area for the modern collector to explore.