FRANCE - FRANCE Second Republic (1848-1852). Trial of 5 francs with the Genius of the Constitution, after Dupré, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1848, Paris. Av. RÉPUBLIQUE * FRANÇAISE. Winged Genius of the Republic standing right, engraving the word CONSTITUTION on a table placed on an altar signed DUPRÉ; below PIECE D'ESSAI and (bonnet) (level) (coq). Rv. LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Crown formed by an oak branch and a laurel branch, in the centre: 5 FRANCS and below (date). G.718 - Maz.1384 - VG.3101 ; Silver - 25.65 g - 38 mm - 6 h Top Pop (4): this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS SP63 (55951461). With smooth edge. Strike with a slightly rusty reverse corner. Near mint condition with a collector's patina with golden highlights. Very rare. Superb with corner flower.