FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes Patey, 2nd type (with beam), polygonal blank with 22 sides 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.62.6 - Maz.- (cf. 2138, 20 pans) - VG.4526; Nickel - 24 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! NGC MS 65 (3160181-007). In special mint with satin-finish relief. With a delicate patina. A black dot on the cheek. Almost Fleur de coin.