FRANCE - FRANCE Second Republic (1848-1852). Essay of 5 francs, hors concours by Rogat 1848-1849, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic on the left, wearing a Liberty cap; below signature E. ROGAT and (date). Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITY. Within a wreath formed of an oak branch and a laurel branch: 5 FRANCS (date). G.710c - Maz.1298; Copper - 27.18 g - 37 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2) : the most beautiful graded specimen! NGC MS 62 BN (Muled Maz-1279) (6645991-022). Smooth edge. This copy is by Rogat, out of the 1848 competition, with imperfect finishing to the right and the corner showing breaks in progress. Brown patina. Superb.