FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 10 centimes François Rude, 1st type (circular crown), in bronze-aluminium 1909, 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.35.9/10 - Maz.2285 - VG.4638; Bronze-aluminium - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. NGC MS 64 (3075713-006). Unfortunately, the weight is undetermined for this under-shell example, as several varieties seem to exist. With a golden patina with bronze highlights. Superb at Fleur de coin.