FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes Patey, 1st type (square), 24-sided polygonal blank, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1904, 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.60.10 - Maz.- - VG.- (cf. 4522, 22 pans); Nickel - 6.95 g - 24 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the most beautiful graded example! From the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. PCGS SP67 (60810906). Special strike (SP). On 24-sided polygonal blank: rare variety. Superb at Fleur de coin.