FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes Patey, 2nd type (with beam), 20-sided polygonal 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. 25 CENTIMES. Pole of lictor on a branch of oak of two branches, below (date) and TEST. GEM.62.5 - Maz.2138 - VG.4525; Nickel - 24 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! NGC MS 66 (3160181-009). In mint condition, with slight patina. Corner flower.