FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 10 centimes François Rude, 1st type (circular crown), in nickel, date between two dashes 1906, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC/ -(date)-. In a circular bowl: three-quarter face bust of the Republic on the left. Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In a circular bowl: 10 CENTIMES and above ESSAI. GEM.35.4 v. - Maz.- - VG.- ; Nickel - 4,1 g - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded specimen! NGC MS 67 (3590162-059). With date between two dashes. With TEST, and bare bust. Nickel magnetic blank. Very high technical grade. Corner flower.