FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 20 centimes in nickel silver, after Lorthior, dodecagonal blank 1880, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic right with Corinthian helmet adorned with rooster; below (date). Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Within a wreath formed of two oak branches: 20 CENTIMES (different) (workshop) (different) and below ESSAI. GEM.48.1 - Maz.2238 - VG.3949; Nickel silver - 25 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the Kolsky collection, VSO CGB VI n° 1355 then sale of the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. NGC MS 62 (3075714-005). Appearance special strike. Minimal marks and small stains in the fields. Slight patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.