 James Sadler, First English Balloonist Medal, 1811. White Metal, 52.6mm. By Peter Wyon. BHM 712, Malpas 26. About Uncirculated. Obv. Sadler head l., FIRST ENGLISH AERONAUT, later died in a balloon accident. Rev. Detailed view of balloon gondola during its 21st ascent, flying from Birmingham to Boston (Lincolnshire) in October 1811, a distance of 112 miles in an hour and 20 minutes. Lustrous with a few hairlines. (Est. $750-$950)
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