FRANCE - FRANCE Second Republic (1848-1852). Test-piece of 20 francs, 1848 competition, by Alard, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1848, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Helmeted and laurelled head of the Republic right; below signature F. Alard. Rv. Within a wreath formed of an oak branch and a laurel branch: 20 FRANCS (date). G.1036a - Maz.1237e - VG.3041 ; Bronze - 10.13 g - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! PCGS SP63BN (60810914). Special strike (SP). In bronze with smooth edge. The field on the right is slightly corroded and rubbed on the high points of the relief. Beautiful shiny brown patina. Very nice.