FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Test of 5 francs Pétain, 2nd 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. TRAVAIL FAMILLE PATRIE. Marshal's baton knotted with two francisques and two oak branches, accosted by 5 - F and (different); below (date); below ESSAI. GEM.142.39 - Maz.2660; Bronze-nickel - 4 g - 22 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade! PCGS SP63 (60811506). Special strike (SP). With a matt grey patina with golden and bluish highlights. Superb at Fleur de coin.