FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Essay of 10 centimes Daniel-Dupuis, in brass, with perforation, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1911, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic right, with Phrygian cap and olive branch, signed DANIEL-DUPUIS. Rv. (different) LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE (different) / (date). The Republic on the left, with a child. Cartouche inscribed 10 C and signature DANIEL-DUPUIS, with ESSAI in relief on escutcheon. GEM.34.14 - Maz.2183 - VG;4700 v. ; Brass - 8,73 g - 30 mm - 6 h NGC MS 63 (8583601-015). Special strike (SP) on brass blank, with perforation. With a penciled number on the right (106.875 ?). A few known examples according to Taillard and Arnaud. Finger marks. Superb at Fleur de coin.