Third Republic (1870-1940). Test piece for a 1 cent bronze coin, Flan mat and Frappe spéciale (SP) 1896, A, Paris.

PCGS SP64BN (31833446).
Av. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Around the central perforation, the Republic extends a protective veil over seated Indochina; below 1 CENT and (workshop) and (different); signature DANIEL-DUPUIS.
Rv. INDO-CHINE FRANÇAISE (date). Around the central perforation, cross-shaped characters.

Lec.48; Bronze - 27.5 mm - 6 h

Top Pop (7): this is the finest example graded at PCGS! From the Jean Lecompte collection.

PCGS SP64BN (31833446).
Edge inscribed (horn) BRONZE ESSAI. With dark patina. Almost Fleur de coin.