FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 10 centimes, by Lindauer, with bronze-nickel intaglio TRIAL, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1938, Paris. Av. R - F around the central round perforation, surmounted by a Phrygian cap, all within a wreath formed by two oak branches; signature EM. LINDAUER. Rv. LIBERTÉ. EQUALITY / FRATERNITY. Central perforation flanked by two olive branches and 10 - CMES, ESSAI in hollow hallmarked under MES; the (different) left and right; below, (date). GEM.40.2 - Maz.2600a - VG.5487; Bronze-nickel - 3.03 g - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop (3): this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS SP65 (60811599). Special strike (SP). Near mint condition, only the surfaces are a little dirty. Almost Fleur de coin.