FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Essay of 50 centimes Pétain in copper, smooth edge, Frappe spéciale (SP) ND (1941), Paris. Front. Left bust of Marshal Pétain, with collar and signature L. BAZOR. Rv. FRENCH STATE. A francisque between two ears of corn; monogram LB and ESSAI at top. GEM.85.3 - Maz.- - VG.- ; Copper - 3,32 g - 18 mm - 12 h Top Pop: the only graded example! PCGS SP64RB (60811566). Special strike (SP). Medal strike and smooth edge. Close to mint condition, with the original red colour still visible. Varnished fields. Superb to Fleur de coin.