Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Great Britain, First Balloon Flight in England, 1784, a copper medal, unsigned, bust of Vincenzo Lunardi left, rev. balloon above clouds, 35mm (BHM 260; Malpas 10; E 811). Extremely fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals Relating to Aviation, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: Baldwin Auction 69, 3-4 May 2011, lot 58