FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Essay of 10 centimes Daniel-Dupuis, undated, with ESSAI embossed on reverse ND (1897), Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic right, with Phrygian cap and olive branch, signed DANIEL-DUPUIS. Rv. LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. The Republic on the left, with a child. Cartouche inscribed 10 C and signature DANIEL-DUPUIS, with ESSAI in the exergue. GEM.33.2 - Maz.2175 ; Bronze - 9,97 g - 30 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! NGC MS 63 RB (6645992-016). Very rare with ESSAI in hollow in the exergue: few known specimens according to Taillard and Arnaud. Preserves its original red, slightly browned in the fields. Superb at Fleur de coin.