FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test minting 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. LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Value and date between two ears of corn, below (date) and at the bottom ESSAI. GEM.140.2 - Maz.2569; Nickel - 5.99 g - 23.7 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded example! NGC MS 68 (8524350-001). With clearly visible polishing striations on the corners and velvet strike. Very high technical grade. Corner flower.