FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). 25 centime nickel silver round assay after Dupré, round blank 1881, A, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of the Republic left with Liberty cap; below (date) and cursive signature Dupré. Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Within a wreath formed of two oak branches: 25 CENTIMES (different) (workshop) (different) and below ESSAI. GEM.57.2 - G.359a - Maz.2245 - VG.3969 ; Nickel silver - 4.49 g - 24 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (2)! PCGS SP65 (60810925). Special strike (SP) with satin-finish relief on mirror fields. In mint condition, with a delicate patina (minimal fingerprints) on the original lustre. Corner flower.