FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Test of 20 francs Pétain in cupro-nickel 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 to the right. GEM.202.2 - Maz.2650; Cupro-nickel - 9.77 g - 30 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the most beautiful graded example! From the collection of M. de Montouchet. PCGS SP65 (60811608). Special strike (SP). With a slight patina. Corner flower.