2009 HISTORY OF AVIATION MEDALLION ARMY CURTISS R3C-2 NEW BRUNSWICK 1881 1/12 SHILLING

1881 1/12 SHILLING

the 2017 half sovereign appeals to collectors pursuing modern acquisitions or those seeking to complete proof collections spanning the 21st century

This coin reflects the craftsmanship and monetary standards of the period

as subsequent mintings abandoned silver entirely in favour of base metal compositions

2009 HISTORY OF AVIATION MEDALLION ARMY CURTISS R3C-2 NEW BRUNSWICK 1881 1/12 SHILLINGCommemorative medallion celebrating the Curtiss R3C 2, a legendary racing aircraft from aviation's golden age. This 2009 History of Aviation piece honours the Army's pursuit of speed and innovation in the 1920s. The R3C 2 variant achieved remarkable performance records, pushing the boundaries of aeronautical engineering. A must have for aviation enthusiasts and collectors of historical medallions. Struck to exacting standards with detailed imagery