FRANCE, Colonial. French Polynesia, 1880–present. Pattern 2 Francs 1948 (Nickel-Bronze, 27 mm, 10.00 g, 6 h), Essai variety with rim, Paris. UNION FRANÇAISE / REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Seated Marianne wearing winged Phrygian cap holding a palm sprig in her right hand and a shield with R - F and fasces at right, below ESSAI. Rev. ETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS DE L'OCÉANIE Dhow, above 2 / FRANCS, below 1948. Lecompte 7. Rare, mintage of only 1,100 pieces. In PCGS encapsulation, graded SP 64. Only five coins graded higher. Virtually as struck.