FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Box of 3 tests of 5, 10 and 25 centimes François Rude 1909, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC/ (date). In a bowl: full-length bust of the Republic, face three-quarter-length. Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In a bowl: ESSAI / (value) / CENTIMES. GEM.35.12 = this copy! - Maz.2281, 2285 v., 2286 - VG.4635, 4637 et 4639 ; Aluminium - 1,05 g, 1,82 g et 2,57 g - 19, 21 et 24 mm - 6 h In its box inscribed ALUMINIUM MONEY. From a Palombo sale 5, 7 June 2008, n° 476 then Monnaies d'Antan 15, 16 May 2014, n° 1235. This is the copy that illustrates Gadoury des essais monétaires, p.128. Rare case including the common essays in aluminium. Only a few finger marks. Some rubbing on the lid. Superb in Fleur de coin.