FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Merley 5 centime trial, 2nd type, without bundle or branch, 16-sided polygonal blank, with normal head 1887, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC *. Crowned head of the Republic right, with pearl necklace; below rounded signature L. M and (date). Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In the centre: 5 CENTIMES (workshop) and in the exergue (different) ESSAI (different). GEM.13.2 - Maz.2263 - VG.4058; Nickel silver - 19.5 mm - 6 h From the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. NGC MS 65 (3103120-001). With the normal head, contained in the inner ring. Special strike with satin-finish relief. Nice golden patina. Corner flower.