FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 10 francs Turin in nickel, fluted edge, Special Strike (SP) 1938, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic right, with Liberty cap and laurel; below signature P. TURIN. Rv. Between two finials: 10 FRANCS (different) (date) (different) and LIBERTE/ EGALITE/ FRATERNITE; in exergue ESSAI. GEM.173.5 v. - Maz.2553a - VG.- (cf. 5484, smooth edge); Nickel - 8.77 g - 27.5 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! PCGS SP65 (60811430). Special strike (SP). On a reduced, light-weight blank, the edge is fluted. Minimal hairlines. Superb at Fleur de coin.