FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes, 1913 competition (hors concours), by Grégoire, in bronze-silver, Frappe spéciale (SP) ND (1913), Paris (Janvier et Duval). Av. REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE. Around the central round perforation, a radiating star above, an oak leaf to the left, ears of wheat to the right and an anvil below; to the left: ESSAI MONETAIRE; signature RG in monogram. Rv. LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Allegory seated, front, leaning on the central round perforation and on a beam, she holds a sword, a palm and an olive branch; 25 Cent on the left and signature R. Grégoire on the right. GEM.70.2 - Maz - (cf. 2145, nickel) - VG.4755; Silvered bronze - 6.64 g - 25 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! PCGS SP63 (56291887). Special strike (SP). Manufacturer's hallmarks (square with J-D) on the edge and BRONZE. René Grégoire's signature is not very visible, but present (Mazard indicates "unsigned" by mistake). With a beautiful iridescent patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.