FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Trial of 5 francs Turin in cupro-aluminium, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1929, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic on the right, with Liberty cap and laurel; below signature P. TURIN. Rv. Between two finials: 5 FRANCS (different) (date) (different) and LIBERTE/ EGALITE/ FRATERNITE; in exergue ESSAI. GEM.140.4 - Maz.- - VG.- ; Cupro-aluminium - 4,72 g - 24 mm - 6 h PCGS SP63 (60811589). Special strike (SP). Only minor handling marks. Slight patina on the original lustre, and slightly stained on the reverse. Very rare. Superb at Fleur de coin.