FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes, in anticipation of the 1913 competition, by Patey, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1910, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Around the central hole, two horns of plenty surmounted by a rooster, and banner inscribed LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ; in exergue A. PATEY. Rv. 25 CMES. Around the central hole, a bundle and an oak branch; below (date) and on the scroll ESSAI and A. PATEY. GEM.66.1 - Maz.2141 - VG.4675; Nickel - 4.85 g - 22.9 mm - 6 h Top Pop (3): this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS SP66 (60810857). Special strike (SP). Exactly measured diameter of 22.9 (not 23.2 mm). With sharp relief under the fingers, of exceptional quality. Corner flower.