France 1 franc Third Republic KM-822 Fad-465a F-216 MS 62 PCGS silver coin 1888

France 1 Franc 1888 silver coin of the Third Republic, featuring the elegant “Cérès Head” design, a timeless symbol of agriculture, prosperity, and republican ideals. This classic issue reflects the artistic refinement and national identity of late 19th-century France.

The obverse presents a finely detailed left-facing portrait of Cérès, the Roman goddess of agriculture, wearing a wreath composed of wheat ears, oak leaves, flowers, and fruits. Her hair is tied with ribbons, and the inscription “REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE” encircles the design, accompanied by a small star above and the engraver’s signature “E.A. OUDINÉ F.” below the neck truncation. The intricate relief highlights the symbolic richness of the composition.

The reverse displays the denomination “1 FRANC” and the date “1888” at the center, framed by a wreath of oak leaves and acorns tied with a ribbon at the bottom. Surrounding inscriptions read “LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ,” emphasizing the core values of the Republic. The mintmark “A” below indicates the Paris Mint, along with small control symbols.

Struck in silver and graded PCGS MS62, this coin retains strong details with natural toning and historic character. A desirable piece for collectors of classical European coinage and French republican history.

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