FRANCE - FRANCE Second Republic (1848-1852). Test of 20 francs, in gold, 1848 competition, by Magniadas, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1848, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic right, olive-tree laurel, with headband in the form of a bundle in the hair, and open collar. Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Within a wreath formed of a laurel branch and an oak branch: 20 FRANCS (date). G.1050 - VG.3028 - Maz.1255; Gold - 6.45 g - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the finest graded example from PCGS! PCGS SP61 (50994601). Special strike (SP). Embossed edge: ***GOD PROTECT FRANCE. Only minimal hairlines in the fields. The fields barely browned from handling. Rare. Superb at Fleur de coin.