FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Essay in 5-centime gold, Ch. Pillet competition 1913, A, Paris. Av. Within a wreath formed by a branch of laurel and a branch of oak, around the central perforation: bonnet of Liberty above, RF to the right, (date) below and bundle to the left. Rv. LIBERTÉ. EQUALITY / FRATERNITY. Central perforation with 5 Ces on the left and a cockerel on the right, resting on a globe from which the rays of the sun emerge; in the exergue: CH. PILLET ESSAI. GEM.17.1 - Maz.2211a - VG.- ; Gold - 5.36 g - 19 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! NGC MS 63 (3070703-003). Smooth edge with (horn) 1OR. A few known examples (MDC 5). Almost corner flower. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.