FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 5 centimes François Rude, large module, in aluminium, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1909, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC/ (date). In a circular bowl: three-quarter face bust of the Republic on the left. Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In a circular bowl: 5 CENTIMES and above ESSAI. GEM.15.9 - Maz.- - VG.- ; Aluminium - 1.46 g - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! PCGS SP66 (60810856). Special strike (SP). Of large module, with edge with 3 ferrules, with 3 lugs. All legends are in relief on this test. Light grey patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.