FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Trial of 10 francs Pétain in bronze-nickel by Galle, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1941, Paris. Av. PHILIPPE / PETAIN / MARECHAL/ OF/ FRANCE/ HEAD OF/ STATE. Bust of Marshal Pétain, left, seen from three-quarters forward, in part; signed GALLE. J. Rv. TRAVAIL - FAMILLE - PATRIE. Horizontal central band with the legend, 10 FRANCS and (different) (date) (different), ESSAI below. In the left field a family and in the right field workers; signature GALLE. J. GEM.176.2 - Maz.2655; Bronze-nickel - 6.87 g - 26 mm - 6 h Top Pop (2): this is the most beautiful engraved example! From the collection of M. de Montouchet. PCGS SP66 (60811500). Special strike (SP). In mint condition with a delicate grey patina. Corner flower.