FRANCE - FRANCE Fifth Republic (1958 to date). Pre-series of 1 franc Semeuse with wide listels, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1959, Paris. Av. FRENCH REPUBLIC. The Sower on the left, with the rising sun, walking and sowing against the wind; signature O. ROTY. Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITE. 1 FRANC above an olive branch and below (different) (date) (different). GEM.104.16 ; Nickel - 6 g - 24 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! PCGS SP63 (51879530). Special strike (SP). No TEST. With wide and high listels. A few known examples (three according to Taillard and Arnaud, 2014). With a fine grey patina. Quasiment Fleur de coin.