FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of the Daniel-Dupuis 25 centimes in aluminium 1909, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic on the right, with Phrygian cap and olive branch, signature DANIEL-DUPUIS. Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITY. Within a wreath formed of two branches of oak and olive: 25 C. and in the exergue (date); TRIAL under the wreath to the right. GEM.64.1 (4 known examples) - Maz.2289 - VG.4641; Aluminium - 30 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! NGC MS 63 (3352311-016). Special strike on aluminium blank, matt on reverse. Only minor handling marks. Superb at Fleur de coin.