French State (1940-1944). Essai-piéfort de 20 francs Pétain en aluminium, by H. Bouchard 1941, Paris.

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French State (1940-1944). Essai-piéfort de 20 francs Pétain en aluminium, by H. Bouchard 1941, Paris. NGC MS 65 (6647366-009).
Av. PHILIPPE PETAIN MARECHAL DE FRANCE CHEF DE L'ETAT. Left bust of Maréchal Pétain above seven stars; signed H. BOUCHARD.
Rv. TRAVAIL FAMILY PATRY on a headband. In upper register, plowing scene; and below, between a sheaf and a pampre, 20/ FRANCS/ (different) (date) (different); ESSAI at right.
GEM.201.EP1 - Maz.2649c; Aluminum - 5.05 g - 30 mm - 6 h
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NGC MS 65 (6647366-009).
Close to mint condition, with minute traces of rolling and handling in the fields. Rare with a few minted examples. Superb at Fleur de coin.