FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 50 centimes Cérès 1873, 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 wreath of two branches: 50 CENT. (date); below (different) (workshop) (different). G.419a - F.189; Silver - 2.51 g - 18 mm - 6 h PCGS MS64 (56277557). Close to mint condition with an iridescent patina with slight bluish highlights. Superb in Fleur de coin.