FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 100 francs Génie 1896, A, Paris. Av. RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Winged genie of the Republic standing right, engraving the word CONSTITUTION on a table, flanked by a bundle to the left and a cock to the right; in the exergue: signatures A.B. and Dupré. Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Within an oak wreath: 100 FRANCS (date); below (different) (workshop) (different). G.1137 - F.552 - Fr.590 ; Gold - 32,18 g - 35 mm - 6 h Only 400 examples were struck and our example is close to its original condition. There are only micro-marks in the fields and hairlines. With a bright patina in formation. Superb at Fleur de coin. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.