FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes François Rude, light weight, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1909, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC/ (date). In a bowl: frontal bust of the Republic, face three-quarter facing. Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In a bowl: ESSAI / 25 / CENTIMES. GEM.65.2 - Maz.2281 - VG.4635 ; Aluminium - 1.95 g - 24 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS SP66 (60810850). Special strike (SP). The Gadoury monetary test distinguishes between thick and thin blanks. Our example seems to be on a normal (thick) blank but is of low weight. Superb at Fleur de coin.