FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Essay of 5 francs Turin in silver 1929, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic on the right, with bonnet of Liberty and laurel; below signature P. TURIN. Rv. Between two finials: 5 FRANCS (different) (date) and LIBERTE/ EGALITE/ FRATERNITE; below ESSAI. GEM.140.1 - Maz - (cf. 2569 in nickel); Silver - 24 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only silver example graded by NGC! NGC MS 64 (5790182-021). Very rare with perhaps 9 examples struck? With a matt grey patina, barely scratched. Superb at Fleur de coin.