FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Test of 5 francs Pétain, 1st type, in bronze-nickel, by L. Bazor, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1941, Paris. Av. PHILIPPE PETAIN MARECHAL DE FRANCE / CHEF DE L'ETAT. Head left, signature L. BAZOR. Rv. WORK - FAMILY / FATHERLAND. Marshal's baton knotted with two francisques, accosted by 5 - F and (different); two oak wreaths knotted to the francisques; below (date); TRIAL along F. GEM.142.17 - Maz.2659; Bronze-nickel - 3.91 g - 22 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (2)! PCGS SP64 (60811504). Special strike (SP). Possibly slightly varnished on the right, with a heterogeneous patina. Minimal hairlines. Superb at Fleur de coin.