FRANCE. First Manned Balloon Flights Bronze Medal, "1784" (ca. 1880). Paris Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-64 Gold Shield.
Malpas-6. By A. Pajou. Obverse: Manned hot air (Montgolfier) and hydrogen (Charliere) balloons in flight; legend and date in five lines in exergue; Reverse: Legend in nine lines within starred border. Edge : < > CUIVRE. A later 19th-century restrike of this popular and rather RARE aviation medal, this type celebrates the first manned balloon flights for the two different models. Pleasing reddish-brown surfaces.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00