FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Proof of 2 centimes Daniel-Dupuis, with ribbon, burnished blank (PROOF) 1898, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic right, with Phrygian cap and olive branch, signed DANIEL-DUPUIS. Rv. LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Oblique oak twig, with 2 above and (date) below, ribbon inscribed CENTMES across. GEM.6.1 - Maz.2216a; Silver - 20 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From a Heritage 3017 sale, 10 January 2012, No. 28070. NGC PF 63 (280467-015). On burnished blank (PROOF) and matt blank, with light velvet. Minimal finger marks. Rare. Superb at Fleur de coin.