Up for auction is a SUPERB 50 Centimes coin from 1871 A, issued by France during the early years of the Third Republic. This elegant silver issue reflects a transitional period in French history following the Franco-Prussian War and is a desirable type among collectors of 19th-century European coinage. Struck at the Paris Mint (A), this coin follows the standards of the Latin Monetary Union, making it part of a widely accepted international silver system of the time. Original French silver coin In excellent condition Country: France Denomination: 50 Centimes Year: 1871 A Mint: A (Paris Mint) Material: Silver (.835) Historic early Third Republic issue Classic French silver type See images for correct impression!