FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Daniel-Dupuis 5 centime coin, dated, on bright blank, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1898, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic right, with Phrygian cap and olive branch, signature DANIEL-DUPUIS. Rv. LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE (date). The Republic on the left, with a child. Cartouche inscribed 5 C and signature DANIEL-DUPUIS. GEM - (cf. 14.P1, matt blank) - Maz.2196 - VG - ; Bronze - 25 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded specimen! PCGS SP65RB (51896453). Special strike (SP) on bright blank, with BRONZE (horn) hallmarks on edge. Retains most of its original red colour. Minimal finger marks. Very rare. Almost corner flower.