FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Proof of 5 centimes Cérès in nickel silver 1883, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC (date). Head of the Republic left in Cérès, below signature OUDINÉ. Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITY. Within a crown of two branches, under a star: 5 CENTS (different) (workshop) (different). GEM.9.5 - Maz.2195 - VG.- ; Nickel silver - 25 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the finest graded example! NGC MS 65 (141075-005). In mint condition. Very light patina in the fields. Corner flower.