FRANCE - FRANCE Fifth Republic (1958 to the present). Proof of 5 centimes, first design by R. Joly, large module, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1962, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic with Phrygian cap in the form of a cockerel to the left, below signed R. JOLY. Rv. LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE. In the centre: 5 CENTIMES and (date), with scales and a bird in the background. GEM.20.2 - Maz. cf. 2857a ; Steel - 8.88 g - 28 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! From the personal collection of R. Joly. PCGS SP66 (60811470). Special strike (SP). Private proof by the engraver R. Joly. Without the differences and the edge with fine striations. Three known examples according to Taillard and Arnaud, 2014. Corner flower.