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FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. CU Essai de 10 Centimes (30mm, 14.16 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Farochon. Dated 1848. Laureate head of Liberty left, wearing lion's skin; bird to left, balance to right, clasped hands below / Denomination and date within wreath. Mazard 1321; KM –. Red-browns surfaces, green encrustation. EF.
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Lewis M. Reagan Collection.
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 J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Lewis M. Reagan Collection.
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.