FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 10 centimes Merley, 2nd type, large module, 16-sided polygonal blank, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1887, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC *. Crowned head of the Republic right, with pearl necklace, between a bundle and an olive branch; below rounded signature L. MERLEY and (date). Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In the centre: 10 CENTIMES (workshop) and in the exergue (different) ESSAI (different). GEM.27.4 - Maz.2260a - VG.4056 ; Nickel silver - 3.72 g - 22 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (2)! PCGS SP66 (60810875). Special strike (SP). With 16-sided polygonal blank. Only a few finger marks. Light patina with bluish highlights. Almost corner flower.