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FRANCE. Balloon Flight Bronze Medal, "1784". Louis XVI. PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
Malpas-6. Diameter: 51 mm. Struck to commemorate the first manned balloon flight, designed by A. Pakou. Obverse: Two types (hot air and hydrogen) balloons in flight, five lines below; Reverse: Nine lines enclosed in circle of stars. A boldly struck Medal with very dark brown to red brick hued patina.
Estimate: $500.00- $700.00
Malpas-6. Diameter: 51 mm. Struck to commemorate the first manned balloon flight, designed by A. Pakou. Obverse: Two types (hot air and hydrogen) balloons in flight, five lines below; Reverse: Nine lines enclosed in circle of stars. A boldly struck Medal with very dark brown to red brick hued patina.
Estimate: $500.00- $700.00