FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 10 francs Turin hybrid 26 mm and weight 8 g, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1929-1939, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic, head right, holding an olive branch, signature P. TURIN; in exergue (date). Rv. Between two finials: 10 FRANCS (different) (date) and LIBERTE/ EGALITE/ FRATERNITE; in exergue ESSAI. GEM.174.12; Cupro-nickel - 7.85 g - 25.9 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! PCGS SP64 (60811615). Special strike (SP) with satin-finish relief and wide scrolls. Only 30 examples struck. Beautiful golden patina. Corner flower.