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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.
From the Lampasas Collection. Ex David J. Fleischmann Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 471, 1 July 2020), lot 510; Triton IX (10 January 2006), lot 1892.
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 Lampasas Collection. Ex David J. Fleischmann Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 471, 1 July 2020), lot 510; Triton IX (10 January 2006), lot 1892.
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.