FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 5 cent Lindauer, star variety 1938, Paris. RF around the central hole surmounted by a Phrygian bonnet, all within a crown formed of two branches; signature EM. LINDAUER; star under the central hole. Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITY. Central hole flanked by two olive branches and 5 - CMES; below (different) .(date). (different). G.171 - F.123; nickel silver - 17 mm - 6 h Top Pop (3) : this is the most beautiful graded example! NGC MS 63 (5790182-039). Near mint condition with light grey patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.