FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes Patey, 2nd type (with beam), 16-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. 25 CENTIMES. Lictor's bundle on an oak branch of two branches, below (date) and TEST. GEM.62.3 - Maz.2136 - VG.4523; Nickel - 7.14 g - 24 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the most beautiful graded example! PCGS SP66 (60810849). Special strike (SP). Nickel-plated, 16-sided polygonal blank. Slight grey patina. Almost Fleur de coin.