FRANCE - FRANCE Second Republic (1848-1852). Essay for 5 francs, Oudiné competition 1848, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic on the left in Ceres, with a bonnet, two joined hands and a square behind the nape of the neck; below signature E. A. OUDINÉ. F. Rv. (branch) LIBERTÉ. EQUALITY. FRATERNITY. Within a wreath of two branches: 5 FRANCS (date). G.709c - Maz.1294b ; Pewter - 17,43 g - 37 mm - 6 h NGC MS 63 (8583600-027). Special strike with satin-finish relief on mirror fields. Smooth edge. This project of Oudiné presents neither workshop nor different, with numerous symbols on the right. Superb at Fleur de coin.