FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Proof (without TRIAL) of 5 centimes François Rude, in nickel silver, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1905, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC/ (date). In a circular bowl: three-quarter face bust of the Republic on the left. Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In a circular bowl: 5 CENTIMES. GEM.15.5 = this copy! - Maz - VG - ; Nickel silver - 3,34 g - 21 mm - 12 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! It comes from a VSO CGB 52, n° 1180. This is the specimen illustrated in Gadoury, essais monétaires et piéforts, n° 15.5, p.76. PCGS SP62 (60810854). Special strike (SP). Marks (horn) MCHORT: on non-magnetic nickel silver blank, and medal strike. Extremely rare. Superb condition.