FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 20 centimes Merley, 2nd type, without bundle nor branch, blank with 40 lobes 1887, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Crowned head of the Republic right, with pearl necklace; below rounded signature L. M and (date). Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In the centre: 20 CENTIMES (workshop) and in the exergue (different) ESSAI (different). GEM.50.8 - Maz.2258 - VG.4048; Nickel silver - 25 mm - 6 h From the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. NNC MS-66 (1256343). Special strike with satin-finish relief. Corner flower.