FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Piéfort de 25 centimes Patey, 2e type, tranche à 22 pans, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1904, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Draped and cuirassed bust of the Republic on the left, with Liberty cap adorned with two laurel branches; signature A. PATEY. Rv. 25 CENTIMES. Pole of lictor on a branch of oak of two branches, below (different) (date) (different). GEM.62.P1 - Maz.2135B; Nickel - 9.92 g - 24 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! PCGS SP66 (55936894). Special strike (SP) with 22-sided edge stamped (horn) MCHORT. The striking is however in nickel and reacts to the magnet. Superb at Fleur de coin.