NGC MS 64 BN (6639730-031).
Av. RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Head of the Republic at left in Ceres, under a star, below signature E. A. OUDINÉ. F.
Rv. LIBERTE. EGALITE. FRATERNITE. Within a wreath of two branches: 5 FRANCS (date), and below (different) (workshop) (different).
GEM.- - VG.- - Maz.- ; Bronze - 20.33 g - 37.4 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: the only graded example!
NGC MS 64 BN (6639730-031).
Smooth edge and bronze blank! An extremely rare test of the common type (G.743), missing from reference works. Preserves its original red color with a brown patina in formation. Superb at Fleur de coin.