Second Republic February 24, 1848 – December 2, 1852 - Lot 450

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Second Republic February 24, 1848 – December 2, 1852 - Lot 450
Second Republic February 24, 1848 – December 2, 1852 (laurel branch) LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY. A bearded, half-naked Hercules, standing facing forward with the lion’s skin, uniting Liberty—draped in a robe and holding a long scale of justice—and Equality—holding a level and dressed in a chiton. In the exergue, “Dupré” between two stars. Reverse: FRENCH REPUBLIC*. Within a wreath of foliage, 5 FRANCS 1848. Below, mint mark between two “différents.” Edge inscription in relief: GOD PROTECTS FRANCE. ♦ Gad 683 5 Francs silver “Hercules” by Dupré, 1848 A = Paris. (24.95 g) Superb.
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