FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test mintage of 25 centimes Lindauer in nickel, unperforated, wide listels 1939, Paris. RF around the central hole surmounted by a Phrygian bonnet, all within a crown formed of two branches, signature EM. LINDAUER. Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITE. Location of central hole flanked by two olive branches and 25 - CMES, with TEST; below, (different) (date) (different). GEM.78.6 - Maz.2597 - VG.- ; Nickel - 25 mm - 6 h NGC UNC DETAILS CLEANED (5790182-075). Three known examples according to Taillard and Arnaud. Barely brushed in the fields and minimal circulation marks. Slight grey patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.