America in Space - Apollo 16

€446,750.00
LocationUnited States
Year1973
TypeMedals/Collection medallions
CompositionBronze
Weight24.4 g
Diameter38.80 mm
Thickness2.65 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSegmented reeding with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: SOLID BRONZE © FM 73
Period
NoticeJ. Herman DeRoos
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-31
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST EXPOLORATION OF LUNAR HIGHLANDS JHD APOLLO 16
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringAPRIL 16, 1972. Charles Duke and John Young became the first astro- nauts to explore the highlands, the oldest lunar terrain. They returned safely to earth on April 27. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1973 FM - Proof - 2 970
Catalog ID8508203540
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