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 - Maz - ; Silver - 11.01 g - 28.9 mm - 6 h Top Pop: the only graded example! PCGS SP65 (60811405). Special strike (SP) with satin-finish relief. Only minimal handling marks. Patina forming with golden highlights. Almost corner flower.