Aviation

1927 Charles A. Lindbergh New York to Paris Medal. Bronze. 70 mm. By Charles Hinton. Mint State.

Obv: Youthful facing bust of Lindbergh in flying gear, sun rising over sea behind. Rev: Wings and scallop shell frame Spirit of Saint Louis over ocean. Edge: Stamped MEDALLIC ART CO N.Y. at 6 o'clock. A rarity from this pivotal year in aviation history.

From the Howard B. Teich Collection. Earlier ex Walter E. Heightshoe Collection; our (Coin Galleries') sale of October 2010, lot 2674. Lot tags included.