America in Space - Apollo 8

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeCollection medallion
CompositionBronze
Weight24.4 g
Diameter38.80 mm
Thickness2.65 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSegmented reeding with inscription
Period
NoticeNorman E. Nemeth
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-18
Obverse description
Obverse letteringAMERICA`S FIRST MANNED LUNAR ORBIT NN APOLLO 8
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringDECEMBER 21, 1968. Frank Borman, James Lovell Jr. and William Anders orbited the moon on December 24, passing nearly 70 miles above its surface and photographing its major features. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID7845924410
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