FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Trial of 10 centimes État français, large module, iron, matt burnished blank (PROOF MATTE) 1941, Paris. Av. ETAT FRANÇAIS. Below the central hole, four ears of wheat held together by a ring; signature A. DE G. Rv. 10 CENTIMES (different) (date) (different) and ESSAI. Around the central hole, two oak branches. GEM.44.7 v.; Iron - 21 mm - 6 h Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen! NGC PF 63 MATTE (5790182-091). Variety on matt burnished blank (PROOF MATTE). Minimal metal corrosion. Nice grey patina. Superb corner bloom.