World FRANCE, Second Republic. 1848-1852. AV Essai de 20 Francs (21mm, 6.44 g, 6h). Paris mint. By Tournier. Dated 1848. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, head of Marianne right, wearing wreath of laurel, oak, and grain ears / LIBERTÉ · EGALITÉ · FRATERNITÉ, 20/ FRANCS/ 1848 within wreath. Edge: in relief, DIEU PROTÈGE LA FRANCE. Mazzard 1263; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-005, graded MS 64+. From the Alexander Christopher Collection./iWith 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. !--Gold--
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