FRANCE - FRANCE Fourth Republic (1947-1958). Test piece of 100 francs Cochet, smooth edge, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1954, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Bust of Marianne wearing the cap of Liberty with cockade, and holding a torch lit in the wind. RC signature behind the neck. Rv. LIBERTE. EQUALITY. FRATERNITY. Bouquet of three ears of corn and two olive branches on the right. On the left 100 FRANCS (different) (date) (different); signature R. COCHET; Between FRANCS and (date) : TRIAL. GEM.230.EP1 - Maz.2769a; Cupro-nickel - 24 mm - 12 h PCGS SP64 (81751404). Special strike (SP) with only 104 examples struck. Slightly satin-finished relief. Minimal finger marks. Superb at Fleur de coin.