America in Space - Apollo 17

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1973
TypeCollection medallion
CompositionBronze
Weight24.4 g
Diameter38.80 mm
Thickness2.65 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSegmented reeding with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-35
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST SCIENTIST ON THE MOON APOLLO 17
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringDECEMBER 7, 1972. The first scientist on the moon, geologist Harrison Schmitt landed with Eugene Cernan on December 11. Ronald Evans piloted the command module. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1973 FM - Proof - 2 970
Catalog ID1675650590
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