World - France - Third Republic (1871-1940), 2 Centimes 1897 A (Paris) (Copper, 2.01 gr, 20.00 mm) Laureate head left REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Rev. Denomination LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Plain edge Le Franc 109, Gadoury 105. NGC MS65 .
Gem muted red with superb luster. Very beautiful and only one coin of this date ever graded.