FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Round test of 25 centimes in nickel silver after Merley, 1st type 1881, A, Paris. Av. FRENCH REPUBLIC *. Crowned head of the Republic on the right, with pearl necklace, between a bundle and an olive branch; below rounded signature L. MERLEY and (date). Rv. LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ. Within a wreath formed of two oak branches: 25 CENTIMES (different) (workshop) (different) and below ESSAI. GEM.58.2 - G.360 - Maz.2254 - VG.3976; Nickel silver - 24 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (3)! NGC MS 65 (170986-020). Special strike with satin-finish relief. In mint condition with only minor finger marks. Corner flower.