FRANCE - FRANCE IIIe République (1870-1940). 2 francs Cérès, Flan bruni (PROOF) 1878, A, Paris. Av. RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Head of the Republic on the left in Cérès, under a star; below signature E. A. OUDINÉ. F. Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITY. Within a crown formed of two branches: 2 FRANCS (date); below (different) (workshop) (different). G.530a - F.265; Silver - 27 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS PR65 (55952568). Minting only on burnished blank (PROOF) of only 30 examples, minted on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition in Paris! In mint condition, with a marvellous iridescent patina, with dominant orange highlights. A great rarity in French numismatics! Corner flower. * 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.