FRANCE - FRANCE Government of National Defence (1870-1871). Proof [without E] of 10 (centimes) with balloon, Frappe spéciale (SP) 1870, A, Paris. Av. Gt DE LA DÉFENSE NATIONALE. Spherical balloon, with two flags hanging from the basket. Rv. FRENCH REPUBLIC. Within a wreath of two branches: 10. Below, (workshop) and (date). GEM.23.14 - Maz.2294 - VG.3780 ; Bronze - 8,49 g - 30 mm - 6 h PCGS SP62RB (60810920). Special strike (SP). With part of its original red colour, the reliefs and fields partly burnished. Superb to Fleur de coin.