FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Pre-series (without TRIAL) of 2 francs Semeuse au gros 2 et tranche cannelée, 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. EGALITE. FRATERNITE (date). Value above an olive branch. GEM.111.2 - Maz.2126 ; Silver - 9.88 g - 27 mm - 12 h PCGS SP63 (60810896). Special strike (SP). With TEST on edge. Struck on a matt blank. An example close to its mint condition. Only 12 examples struck! Almost corner flower.