FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 100 francs Génie 1901, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. 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 - 35 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the finest graded example out of 42 graded at PCGS in this vintage! It is the highest grade for the type with only 5 examples in MS66 out of a total of more than 1600 graded examples! PCGS MS66 (57659146). In its mint condition and exceptional visual appearance. The striking velvet is barely touched on the genie's hip and arm, but is otherwise intact! Minute bag marks on the reverse. With all its original brilliance. Corner flower.