Medal - Musée de l`air Pilaster of Rozier and marquis d`Arlande - The first Aeronautics of humanity

€189,542.00
LocationFrance
Year1974
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality or portrait medal
CompositionGold plated silver (.925)
Weight39.30 g
Diameter44 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with punches and inscriptions
Lettering: LM 74 P VERMEIL
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Obverse descriptionBusts of Pilâtre de Rozier and the Marquis d`Arlan. At the back, a hot-air balloon with eagles with spread wings.
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Reverse descriptionLaurel wreath and scroll banner at bottom. Above, pilot`s insignia (spread wings surmounted by a star with laurel wreath).
Reverse letteringPilâtre de Rozier et Marquis d’Arlande Premiers aéronautes de l’humanité 21 Novembre 1783 MUSEE DE L’AIR
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Engraver(LM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1974 LM - -
Catalog ID9986557550
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