FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 10 francs Turin in nickel, smooth edge, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1938, Paris. Av. REPUBLIQUE - FRANÇAISE. Head of the Republic on the 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 - Maz.- - VG.5484 ; Nickel - 10,02 g - 28,4 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! PCGS SP64 (60811429). Special strike (SP) with matt relief and smooth edge. Only 6 known examples according to Taillard and Arnaud. Minimal finger marks. Corner flower.