FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test piece of 10 francs Marianne, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1899, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of Marianne right, with Phrygian cap and oak wreath; signature J. C. C. Rv. LIBERTE. EQUALITY. FRATERNITE. A cock accosted by 10 - Fcs; in exergue (date). GEM.275.EP2 - G.1017P - Maz.2117 - Fr.597 v. ; Gold - 6.43 g - 19 mm - 6 h PCGS SP63 (51871453). Special strike (SP). Smooth edge with ESSAI (horn) GOLD. No differences. Only minimal hairlines in the fields. Superb at corner bloom.