FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 5 centimes, in anticipation of the 1913 competition, by Patey, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1910, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Around the central hole, two horns of plenty surmounted by a rooster, and banner inscribed LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ; in exergue A. PATEY. Rv. 5 CMES. Around the central hole, a bundle and an oak branch; below (date) and on the scroll ESSAI and A. PATEY. GEM.16.2 - Maz.2210 - VG.4677 ; Nickel - 2,92 g - 19 mm - 6 h PCGS SP66 (60810858). Special strike (SP). With sharp reliefs under the fingers, of exceptional quality. Corner flower.