FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 100 francs Génie 1899, A, Paris. Av. RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Winged genie of the Republic standing right, engraving the word CONSTITUTION on a table, flanked by a bundle and a cockerel; 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 - 35 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (5)! PCGS MS64 (17237912). Minor bag and handling marks. Retains its brilliance under a light patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.