FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes Patey 2nd type, with different denominations, edge at 18 pans 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.62.10 - Maz.2137; Nickel - 24 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the finest graded example! NGC MS 67 (8524371-025). Edge with 18 sides, with different. Corner flower.