FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 20 centimes Merley, 2nd type, with bundle and branch, 20-sided polygonal blank 1887, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC *. Crowned head of the Republic right, with pearl necklace, between a bundle and an olive branch; below rounded signature L. MERLEY and (date). Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In the centre: 20 CENTIMES (workshop) and in the exergue (different) ESSAI (different). GEM.50.4 - Maz.2259a - VG.4051 ; Maillechort - 24 mm - 6 h ANACS MS 65 (854819). Near mint condition with a delicate grey patina with pinkish highlights. Corner flower.