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Louis XVI bronzed copper Specimen "Balloon Flight" Medal 1784 SP65 PCGS, Malpas-6. 51mm. 68.43gm. By A. Pajou. Original striking with plain edge, struck to commemorate the first manned flights in hydrogen hot air balloons. Cocoa brown, with soft iridescent undertones, the level of preservation decidedly gem.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-louis-xvi-bronzed-copper-specimen-balloon-flight-medal-1784-sp65-pcgs-/a/3088-34441.s?type=CoinArchives3088
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1000-1200 USD
Louis XVI bronzed copper Specimen "Balloon Flight" Medal 1784 SP65 PCGS, Malpas-6. 51mm. 68.43gm. By A. Pajou. Original striking with plain edge, struck to commemorate the first manned flights in hydrogen hot air balloons. Cocoa brown, with soft iridescent undertones, the level of preservation decidedly gem.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-louis-xvi-bronzed-copper-specimen-balloon-flight-medal-1784-sp65-pcgs-/a/3088-34441.s?type=CoinArchives3088
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1000-1200 USD