NGC MS 65 MATTE (6639730-036).
Av. REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE. Under an olive tree, the Republic seated left, with Phrygian cap and holding a distaff, signature M. Delannoy and in exergue: (different) (date) (different).
Rv. LIBERTE. EGALITE / FRATERNITE. Between two crowns, ears of corn and grapes on the left and palms and pineapples on the right, 5 FRANCS ESSAI and PAIX TRAVAIL.
GEM (cf.136.1) - Maz (cf.2562) - VG (cf.5356); Nickel - 11.95 g - 31 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: the only graded example!
NGC MS 65 MATTE (6639730-036).
Striking on matte magnetic blank: not listed in reference books! With its velvet finish. Almost Fleur de coin.