FRANCE - FRANCE Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944-1946). Essay of 20 francs Turin in silver, short branches, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1945, Paris. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Head of the Republic right, with Liberty cap and laurel; below signature P. TURIN. Rv. Between two finials: 20 FRANCS (different) (date) (different) and LIBERTE/ EGALITE/ FRATERNITE; in exergue ESSAI. GEM.206.3; Silver - 29.3 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the most beautiful graded example! PCGS SP66+ (37874411). Special strike (SP). Only tiny bag marks on the cheek otherwise in mint condition, with the fields covered with a nice iridescent patina. A rare item. Corner flower.