FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes Patey, 1st type, without the square, 22-sided blank 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. In the centre: 25 CENTIMES ESSAI and below, (different) (date) (different). GEM.61.2 - Maz.2135a v.; Nickel - 24 mm - 6 h This is the third highest grade! NGC MS 65 (5790182-086). The scrolls barely chipped on the right. Superb to Fleur de coin.