FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Piéfort of 50 centimes Semeuse in silver, matt blank, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1897, Paris. Av. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. 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: 50 CENTIMES; below (date). GEM.81.P3 - Maz.2133a - VG.- ; Silver - 18 mm - 6 h PCGS SP63 (51896450). Special strike (SP) in silver, matt blank, and mint. Silver horn hallmarks on edge. Nice grey patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.