FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Gold cent francs test, 1929 competition, by A. Lavrillier 1929, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic on the left, with bonnet of Liberty and laurel, a laurel branch in front of the bust, signature ANDRE LAVRILLIER in the exergue and ESSAI on the left. Rv. Within an endless wreath: CENT / FRANCS / (different) (date) (different). GEM.287.1 - Maz.2539 - VG.5221 ; Gold - 6,55 g - 21 mm - 6 h From an Ira & Larry Goldberg 44 sale, 10 February 2008, No. 3907: Peh family collection. NGC MS 62 (1524535-007). Only 9 examples struck on Flan bruni (a name not used by NGC)! With raised edge. Two bag marks above the vintage and micro-scratches in the fields. Superb at Fleur de coin. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.