FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 5 centimes in nickel silver, 2nd type, after Lorthior, dodecagonal blank 1880, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic right with Corinthian helmet adorned with rooster; below (date). Rv. Within a wreath formed of two oak branches, in four lines: 5 CENTIMES ESSAI (different) (workshop) (different). GEM.10.3 - Maz.2241 - VG.3953; Nickel silver - 20 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded example! From the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. NGC MS 63 (3103120-008). Not seen in the Gadoury monetary assay since the Guilloteau copy. In special mintage, with a delicate patina with golden highlights. Almost corner flower.