FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 10 centimes François Rude, 2nd type (circular crown), in bronze-aluminium, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1910, 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 ESSAI above. GEM.35.14 - Maz.2288 - VG.4679 ; Bronze-aluminium - 2.75 g - 20 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! PCGS SP64RB (60810853). Special Strike (SP). With most of its original colour, and a brown patina forming. Superb at Fleur de coin.