FRANCE - FRANCE Fifth Republic (1958 to the present). Private prototype proof of 50 centimes with rooster, by R. Joly, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1960, Paris. Av. LIBERTÉ. ÉGA - LITE - FRATERNITÉ. Stylized face of the Republic on the left, a symbolic element in front of the face; signature RJ. Rv. A stylized rooster to the left within a grid of bird's legs. In front of him, the (date), the different (horn) and 50. GEM.90.1 - Num. and Change 371; Bronze-aluminium - 4.51 g - 21.7 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the finest graded example! PCGS SP65 (60811559). Special strike (SP). Private proof. Only 8 known examples according to Taillard and Arnaud. Superb at Fleur de coin.