FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 5 centimes François Rude, small 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.15.8 - Maz.2286 - VG.4639 ; Aluminium - 1.02 g - 19 mm - 6 h Top Pop (9): the most beautiful graded example! PCGS SP65 (60810855). Special strike (SP). Of small module, with edge with 3 ferrules, with 3 lugs. Only minor handling marks. Superb at Fleur de coin.