FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test small module of 25 centimes in nickel silver after Dupré 1903, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic on the left with the bonnet of Liberty; below (date) and cursive signature Dupré. Rv. LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. Within a wreath formed of two oak branches: 25 CENTIMES (different) (workshop) (different) and below ESSAI. GEM.57.3 - G.359a - Maz.2253 - VG.4487; Nickel silver - 22.2 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen at NGC! From the Carl F. Chirico collection, Bowers and Merena sale, 28 February to 1 March 2008. NGC MS 65 (3103116-002). Special strike with satin-finish relief. Corner flower.