INDOCHINA - INDOCHINA Third Republic (1870-1940). 50 cent, browned blank (PROOF) 1889, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. The radiant Republic, seated left and holding a bundle; in the exergue signature BARRE and (date). Rv. FRENCH INDO-CHINA / DENOMINATION 0.900 WEIGHT 13.607 GR. Within a wreath formed of two composite branches: 50 CENT. and (different). Lec.255; Silver - 13.63 g - 29 mm - 6 h PCGS PR64 (50994612). On burnished blank (PROOF). Issued in only 100 copies, originally presented in a box for the Universal Exhibition of 1889. The patina is dark with golden highlights. Minor bag marks. Superb at Fleur de coin.