FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 100 francs, in gold, 1929 competition, by Morlon, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1929, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Left head of the Republic, with Liberty cap and laurel; behind signature MORLON. Rv. Olive branch on the left and ears of wheat on the right; in the centre: CENT FRANCS (date); in the exergue (different) and at the top ESSAI. GEM.282.1 - G.1144 - Maz.2540 ; Gold - 6.55 g - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): the most beautiful graded example! PCGS SP64 (50994596). Only 9 examples struck in gold! In its Special Strike (SP) condition with satin-finish relief on mirror fields. Minimal hairlines in the fields. Almost corner flower.