PCGS SP62 (48772902).
Av. REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE. Laureate head of the Republic at left, below signature A. LAVRILLIER.
Rv. RF. Within a wreath formed of two laurel branches adorned with seven rings: 5 FRANCS (different) (date) (different); in exergue ESSAI.
GEM.141.8; Cupro-aluminium - 12.26 g - 31 mm - 6 h
This is the second highest grade!
PCGS SP62 (48772902).
Extremely rare metal assay (2 known examples according to Arnaud and Taillard), which would become a reality between 1938 and 1947 with the current cupro-aluminum strike. The blank is slightly stained on the right side, on the original gloss. Superb at Fleur de coin.