FRANCE - FRANCE Government of National Defence (1870-1871). Balloon test [with E] of 10 (centimes), smooth edge, 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 and E. Below, (workshop) and (date). GEM.23.12 - Maz.2293 - VG.3777 ; Bronze - 10.66 g - 30 mm - 12 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded example! PCGS SP64BN (60810919). Special strike (SP). Coinage with smooth edge. Variety in yellow copper or bronze, with an ochre-brown patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.