FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 10 francs Turin in zinc, 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.173.3 = this copy! - Maz.2553b - VG - ; Zinc - 8,32 g - 28,2 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the most beautiful graded specimen! From the Kolsky collection, CGB Monnaies VI n° 3201. This is the specimen illustrated in Gadoury, essais monétaires et piéforts, n° 173.3, p.407. PCGS SP62 (60811427). Special strike (SP). Strong strike having caused the scrolls to rise. With a dark oxidation patina. Superb.