FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Merley 5 centime trial, 2nd type, without bundle or palm, 16-sided polygonal blank, with large 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.13.3 - Maz.2263 v. - VG.4058 v. ; Nickel silver - 19,5 mm - 6 h NGC MS 64 (170902-015). Variety with the large head, which protrudes from the inner rim! Special strike with satiny relief. Slight iridescent patina. Almost a corner flower.