FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). François Rude 10 centime mint test, large module 1909, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC/ (date). In a bowl: full face bust of the Republic, face three-quarter face. Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. In a bowl: 10 CENTIMES and ESSAI above. GEM.35.6 - Maz.2283 - VG.- ; Aluminium - 24,9 mm - 6 h From the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. NGC MS 63 (3075713-012). On 25 centime blank, with three-part ferrule for the edge. Slight staining on reverse. Slight surface oxidation. Superb at Fleur de coin.