FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 10 centimes François Rude, 1st type (circular crown), in iron, 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 - (cf. 35.4) - Maz - - VG - ; Iron - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! From the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. NGC MS 64 (3075713-011). With date between two dashes. With TRIAL, and nude bust. Magnetic iron blank. All the engraving on the reverse is recessed! Appears to be unlisted. With a nice patina. Corner flower.