FRANCE - FRANCE Fifth Republic (1958 to the present). Mint test (for 1/2 franc Semeuse) in nickel, module 21 mm, grooved edge, Frappe spéciale (SP) ND, Paris. Av. (different) MONNAIE (different) / DE PARIS. Circular legend. Rv (at 6 o'clock) ESSAI DE /FRAPPE. Circular legend. GEM.91.5 = this example ; Nickel - 4,04 g - 21,1 mm - 12 h Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen! It is the specimen illustrated in Gadoury, essais monétaires et piéforts, n° 91.5, p.233. PCGS SP63 (60811463). Special strike (SP). On nickel blank, the edge striated. Superb in Fleur de coin.