FRANCE - FRANCE Second Republic (1848-1852). 20 francs Cérès 1851, A, Paris. Av. RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Head of the Republic on the right in Cérès, 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 - 6.45 g - 21 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (12)! NGC MS 66 (3840207-025). Virtually in mint condition with minute bag and contact marks in the minting velvet! Corner flower. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.