FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Satirical essay on the 5 franc module "Mac Mahon", 2nd type, edge inscribed "DIEU PUNIT LA FRANCE", Frappe spéciale (SP) 1874, Brussels (Würden). MAC-MAHON I - SEPTENNAT. Bare head to left of Mac Mahon, signature NAPOLEON F. Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Crowned shield, resting on a sword and pin in saltire, with two flags inscribed LOURDES and SALETTE in saltire, under an archbishop's hat (green galero with tassels of ten each); surmounted by LOYOLA radiant above and two religious medallions below. Below 5 - F, (date) ESSAI and a rooster. GEM.130.10 - G.- (cf. 749) - Maz.- (cf. 2340) - VG.- (cf. 3857) - Schweyer p.493 ; Silver - 25,72 g - 37,4 mm - 12 h This is the second highest grade! PCGS SP61 (60810924). Special strike (SP). Rare variety with the edge in relief with three ferrules: ** GOD / PUNISHES / FRANCE *. Flan appearance burnished and close to its mint condition, with slight hairlines to the right however. Fine patina with golden highlights. Superb at Fleur de coin.