FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 5 centimes Merley, 2nd type, without signature and big head, the flan round perforated 1905, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Crowned head of the Republic right, with pearl necklace; below (date). Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In the centre: 5 CENTIMES (workshop) and in the exergue (different) ESSAI (different). GEM.13.13 - Maz.2278 - VG.4550 ; Nickel - 19 mm - 6 h NGC MS 65 (170902-020). With central perforation. Only minor handling marks. The blank as pitted to the right of the date (faintly visible). With a patina. Superb with corner flower.