FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 25 centimes Patey, variety of the 1st type (without the square), round 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. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In the centre: 25 CENTIMES ESSAI. Below, (different) (date) (different). GEM.61.1 - Maz (see 2135a, 22 sides) - VG (see 4521, 22 sides); Nickel - 8.05 g - 24 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! PCGS SP65 (60810848). Special strike (SP). Variety of the 1st type, without the square on the reverse. On a round blank. Slight patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.