France. Paris, 1878. “Panorama de Paris” — souvenir medal of an ascent in Henri Giffard’s captive balloon. By Charles Trotin.
Obverse: Detailed panoramic view of Paris with Giffard’s tethered balloon rising above the Tuileries grounds. Below: PANORAMA DE PARIS / 1878.
Reverse: SOUVENIR / DE MON ASCENSION / DANS / LE GRAND BALLON CAPTIF / A VAPEUR / DE MR HENRY GIFFARD. The lower field remains unnamed.
Issued as a souvenir of the balloon ascents offered in Paris during the 1878 Exposition Universelle. Giffard’s hydrogen-filled balloon remained attached to the ground by a cable; steam machinery operated the winch used to bring it down after each ascent.
With suspension loop, French tricolour ribbon and dark suspension bar.
A corresponding 50 mm example with ribbon and bar is preserved in the Science Museum, London, inventory 1950-318/10.
Weight: 56.8 g. Diameter: 50 mm.
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