FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 5 centimes in nickel silver, after Lorthior, round flan 1880, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic right with a Corinthian helmet decorated with a rooster; below (date). Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Within a wreath formed of two oak branches: 5 CENTIMES (different) (workshop) (different) and below ESSAI. GEM.10.1 - Maz.2243 - VG.3955; Nickel silver - 20 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (2)! From the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. NGC MS 64 (3103120-005). In special strike with its velvet strike barely touched. Almost Fleur de coin.