 Second Republic. Prince-President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1848-1852. 5 Francs, 1852 A. Différents Pointing Hand, Dog's Head. Head l. in goatee by J.J. Barre. Rv. Value in oak-laurel wreath. Gad.722, KM 773.1. Raised-letter edge inscription, an exciting one-year type wholly unlike the adopted portrait type by Barre that distinguished the circulating Silver of the Second Empire. Delightful strike and boldest lustre impart exceptional beauty and undoubted condition rarity. Superb Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. (Est. $2,500-$3,000)
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