FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes Patey, 1st type (square), round flan, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1903, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Draped and cuirassed bust of the Republic on the left, with Liberty cap adorned with two laurel branches; signature A. PATEY. Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ around an inscribed square: 25 CENTIMES. Below, (different) (date) (different) with ESSAI. GEM.60.4 - Maz.2134 - VG.4483 ; Nickel - 6.91 g - 24 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (5)! From the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. PCGS SP65 (60810901). Special strike (SP). Fingerprints and fields slightly dirty. Superb at Fleur de coin.