FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Test of 20 francs Pétain in aluminium-bronze by Cochet, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1941, Paris. Av. PH* PETAIN* MARECHAL* OF* FRANCE* HEAD* OF* STATE. Left bust of Marshal Pétain; signature COCHET behind neck; below (different) (date) (different). Rv. WORK/ FAMILY/ FATHERLAND. In the centre, a large sheaf of ears of corn preceded by a branch of oak, flanked by 20 - FRS; ESSAI on the right. GEM. - (cf. 202.EP2) - Maz (cf. 2650); Bronze-aluminium - 11.54 g - 30 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the most beautiful graded example! PCGS SP64 (60811494). Special strike (SP). With a normal thickness edge, and in aluminium-bronze, this test is not listed! With a golden patina with iridescent highlights. Superb at Fleur de coin.