FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes Patey 2nd type, with different, 16-sided edge 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 and ESSAI. Pole of lictor on a branch of oak of two branches, below (different) - (date) (different). GEM.62.9 - Maz.2136; Nickel - 24 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! NGC MS 66 (8524371-024). Edge with 16 sides, with different. In mint condition with grey patina. Only one finger mark on the right. Corner flower.