FRANCE - FRANCE French State (1940-1944). Hybrid trial of 20 francs Pétain, by Vézien and Cochet, Frappe spéciale (SP) ND (1941), Paris. Av. PHILIPPE PETAIN MARECHAL DE FRANCE HEAD OF STATE. Bare head to left of Philippe Pétain; below signature VEZIEN and seven marshal stars. 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 on the right. GEM.205.5 = this specimen ; Cupro-nickel - 10.06 g - 30 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (2)! This is the specimen illustrated in Gadoury, essais monétaires et piéforts, n° 205.5, p.495. PCGS SP65 (60811497). Special strike (SP). By Vézien on the right and unsigned reverse by Cochet. With a slight patina. Probably the only known example. Superb at Fleur de coin.