COCHINCHINE - COCHINCHINA Third Republic (1870-1940). 1 cent 1885, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. The radiant Republic, seated left and holding a bundle; below (workshop) and signature A. B; in the exergue: (different) (date) (different). Rv. FRENCH COCHINCHINA / WEIGHT 10 GR. In the centre, around a cartouche with Chinese characters, 1 - C. Lec.15; Bronze - 9.96 g - 31 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the finest graded example! PCGS MS65BN (55936614). With a uniform bright brown patina to the right and reverse with much of its original red colour to the reverse. Almost corner flower.