FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 20 francs Marianne, flan mat and flan bruni (PROOF) 1899, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic on the right, signature J.C. CHAPLAIN. Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITE. 20 - Fcs. Rooster left; in exergue (date). G.1064 - F.534 - Fr.596; Gold - 6.45 g - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop (3): this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS PR66 (34185659). Striking on matt burnished blank (PROOF): the matt sandblasted striking velvet is intact and the coin perfect. Corner flower.