IIe République (1848-1852). Essai-piéfort de 10 centimes, 1848 competition, first type by Gayrard 1848, Paris.

NGC MS 64 RB (6642260-037).
FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic, facing, with laurel wreath and lion's head; above, radiant star.
Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Within a wreath formed by a laurel branch and an oak branch: 10 CENTIMES (date).

G.227P - Maz.1325a ; Bronze - 35.15 g - 30 mm - 6 h

Top Pop: the only graded example!

NGC MS 64 RB (6642260-037).
In bronze. Embossed edge: + CONCOURS / MONETAIRE / + PIEFORT. With most of its original red color. Superb at Fleur de coin.