FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Essay of 10 francs Pétain in aluminium by Simon, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1941, Paris. Av. PHILIPPE PETAIN / MARECHAL DE FRANCE. HEAD OF STATE. Head left of Marshal Pétain; signature G. SIMON. Rv. FATHERLAND - FAMILY - WORK. Within a wreath formed by two branches of oak, decorated with the seven stars of Marshal, an ear of wheat accosted by 10 - FR and (different); TRIAL at the top between PATRIE and FAMILLE. GEM.177.1 or 177.3 - Maz.2656b; Aluminium - 26 mm - 6 h PCGS SP63 (17276918). Special strike (SP) on bright blank. This test exists in 2.5 g or 3 g. Almost Fleur de coin.