FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Test of 5 francs Pétain, definitive type, in aluminium, 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, accosted by 5 - F and (different); below (date); ESSAI right. GEM.142.62 - Maz.2661D; Aluminium - 1.21 g - 22 mm - 6 h PCGS SP64 (60811565). Special strike (SP). With satin-finish relief. Minimal fingerprints and hairlines and light soiling to legends. Superb at Fleur de coin.