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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date 1823 Type MEMORABILIA Physical Description Coin commemorating Isaac Earlysman Sparrow's June 23, 1823 balloon flight with Charles Green. Sparrow was an Ironmonger from Bishopsgate, London who had an interest in balloons. He paid Green 50 shillings sterling to accompany him on a flight. Sparrow issued these coins to commemorate his experience. Sparrow's profile is on the front, with 'Ironmonger Bishopsgate / London' around the edge. A balloon labeled "Sparrow" is on the reverse, with 'Ascended at Oxford / June 23, 1823' around the edge. Dimensions Overall (Dia. x W): 2.4 × 0.2cm (15/16 × 1/16 in.)
 Materials Copper
 Inventory Number A20140457000 Credit Line Gift of the Norfolk Charitable Trust Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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