FRANCE - FRANCE Government of National Defence (1870-1871). Balloon test [with E] of 10 (centimes), ribbed 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 - (cf. 23.15) - Maz - (cf. 2293) - VG - (cf. 3777) ; Bronze - 10.26 g - 30 mm - 12 h This is the second highest grade! PCGS SP62BN (60810921). Special strike (SP). Variety not listed as a medal strike with striated edge! Only minimal marks and a nice shiny brown patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.