FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 2 francs Semeuse, large 2, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1898, Paris. Av. FRENCH REPUBLIC. The Sower on the left, with the rising sun, walking and sowing against the wind; signature O. ROTY. Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITY. Above an olive branch: 2 FRANCS; below (date). GEM.111.1 - Maz.2126; Silver - 9.9 g - 27 mm - 12 h PCGS SP62 (60811562). Special strike (SP). Smooth edge with punched ESSAI. Slightly matt appearance, with a grey patina. Small marks on the listels and on the high reliefs. Rare with 12 copies struck! TTB to Superb.