FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 10 francs in pewter, 1929 competition, by Delannoy, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1929, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head on the right of the Republic, diademed and laureate; behind ESSAI and signature M. DELANNOY on the shoulder. Rv. FREEDOM. EGALITE/ FRATERNITE. A beehive accosted by 10 - FR above a laurel branch and in exergue (different) and (date). GEM (cf. 163) - Maz (cf. 2546) - VG (cf. 5228); Pewter - 10.76 g - 28 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! PCGS SP62 (59843055). Special strike (SP), not listed on a fairly thick pewter blank with fluted edge. Slight grey patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.