Fifth Republic (1958–present). 2-franc “Semeuse” preserie, definitive design, no “TEST” or variant issues; 1978, Pessac.

Av. FRENCH REPUBLIC. The Sower on the left, with the rising sun, walking and sowing against the wind; below: AFTER O. ROTY.
Reverse: LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY. “2 FRANCS” above an olive branch and an oak branch; at the bottom (date).
GEM. (see type 123); Nickel - 7.43 g - 26.4 mm - 6 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen!
NGC PF 63 (8772184-008).
Unprecedented for this year and likely a pre-series to the final design, with only the “différents” missing (D’APRÈS O. ROTY is present, unlike GEM.123.14 from 1977). Only minimal hairline scratches in the fields. Unlisted and extremely rare. Superb in mint condition.