FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Essay of 10 francs Pétain in aluminium by Simon, weight 2 g, 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, adorned with the seven Marshal stars, an ear of wheat accosted by 10 - FR and (different); TRIAL at the top between PATRIE and FAMILLE. GEM.177.1 v. - Maz.2656b; Aluminium - 2.07 g - 26 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! PCGS SP65 (60811501). Special Strike (SP). With a very low weight, standard 2 g! Special strike with satin-finish relief. Almost Fleur de coin.