FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Test piece of 25 centimes, 1913 competition, large module, by Lindauer, in nickel, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1914, Paris. Av. R - F around the central round perforation, surmounted by a Phrygian cap, all within a wreath formed by two oak branches; signature EM. LINDAUER. Rv. LIBERTÉ. EQUALITY / FRATERNITY. Central perforation flanked by two olive branches and 25 - CMES, ESSAI sous MES; the (different) left and right; below (date). GEM.77.EP - Maz.2147a - VG.4802; Nickel - 9.73 g - 24 mm - 12 h PCGS SP65 (56291905). Special strike (SP). On magnetic nickel blank, and medal strike. With a light grey patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.