FRANCE - FRANCE Second Republic (1848-1852). 5 francs Hercule 1848, A, Paris. Av. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Hercules between Liberty and Equality; in exergue signature Dupré. Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Within a wreath formed by an olive branch and an oak branch: 5 FRANCS (date); below (different) (workshop) (different). G.683 - F.326; Silver - 24.94 g - 37 mm - 6 h NGC MS 65 (8524347-027). Close to its mint condition, the nipples of Hercules are well marked. Only the tiniest handling marks. A patina with golden highlights on the right covers the original shine. Superb to Fleur de coin.