FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 10 francs Marianne 1899, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of Marianne right, with Phrygian cap and oak wreath; signature J. C. C. Rv. LIBERTE. EQUALITY. FRATERNITE. A cock accosted by 10 - Fcs; in exergue (date). G.1017 - F.509 - Fr.597 ; Gold - 19 mm - 6 h NGC MS 63* (8524369-023). Close to its original condition with its velvet strike barely marked by minor handling. Slight cameo appearance with satin-finish relief. Almost corner flower.