FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test piece of 20 francs Marianne, shiny blank and Special Strike (SP) 1899, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic on the right, signature J.C. CHAPLAIN. Rv. FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITE. 20 - Fcs. Rooster left; in exergue (date). GEM.276.EP2 - G.1064P - Maz.2115a - Fr.596 v. ; Gold - 12,9 g - 21 mm - 6 h PCGS SP65 (34185660). Special strike (SP) on bright blank. Smooth edge with GOLD TEST (horn). The colour is intense yellow-orange with slightly satiny relief and the striking velvet barely removed on the high points of the relief. Almost corner flower.