FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 5 centimes Cérès 1878, K, Bordeaux. Av. RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (date). Head of the Republic left in Cérès, below signature OUDINÉ. Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITE. Within a crown of two branches, under a star: 5 CENTIMES (different) (workshop) (different). G.157a - F.118 ; Bronze - 5.12 g - 25 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded example! PCGS MS65RB (56277558). The relief is barely touched on the surface and retains much of its original red colour, barely browned in the field. Rare. Superb in Fleur de coin.