FRANCE - FRANCE Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944-1946). Trial of 20 francs Turin, large head and 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.206.1 - Maz.2745; Cupro-nickel - 10.01 g - 30 mm - 6 h This is the second highest grade (9)! PCGS SP64 (60811404). Special strike (SP). In mint condition with only minor handling marks. Slight patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.