FRANCE - FRANCE Second Republic (1848-1852). 20 francs Cérès 1850, A, Paris. Av. RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Head of the Republic on the right in Ceres, under a star, between a bundle and a branch; below signature L. MERLEY. F. Rv. (different) LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE (different). Within a wreath formed of an olive branch and an oak branch: 20 FRANCS. Below (workshop) and (date). G.1059 - F.529 - Fr.566; Gold - 21 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (2)! NGC MS 65+ (6630745-023). With low ear. Beautifully fresh with its velvety strike barely touched on the high points. The patina is golden. Almost Fleur de coin.