FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test of 5 francs Turin in nickel 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.140.2 - Maz.2569; Nickel - 5.98 g - 24 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the most beautiful graded example! NGC MS 68 (6636326-026). Heavyweight! In its original condition with all its velvet. Very rare (probably 9 examples struck). Corner flower.