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Lot 983
FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. CU Essai de 5 Francs (?) (37mm, 21.80 g, 6h). Muled with the reverse of a “broken collar test” die from 1845. Paris mint. Obverse by Barré. Dated 1845, though struck 1848 or later. AU.
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FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. CU Essai de 5 Francs (?) (37mm, 21.80 g, 6h). Muled with the reverse of a “broken collar test” die from 1845. Paris mint. Obverse by Barré. Dated 1845, though struck 1848 or later. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, head of Marianne left, wearing wreath of infants; star above / PRESSE/ MONÉTAIRE/ ESSAI/ DE LA VIROLE/ BRISÉE/ 1845 within oak wreath. Mazard 1267b/1157; KM –. Red-brown surfaces. AU. Rare and interesting.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Closing Date and Time: 2 April 2025 at 15:27:20 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Closing Date and Time: 2 April 2025 at 15:27:20 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
