FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Daniel-Dupuis 5-cent pre-series, dated without TRIAL, flan mat 1897, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic right, with Phrygian cap and olive branch, signed DANIEL-DUPUIS. Rv. LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE (date). The Republic on the left, with a child. Cartouche inscribed 5 C and signature DANIEL-DUPUIS. GEM.14.10 - Maz.2201 ; Bronze - 5 g - 25 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! PCGS MS 62 BN (5777692-002). With matt velvet and brown patina. Rare. Superb at Fleur de coin.