America in Space - Faith 7

€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
NoticeBarry Stanton
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-6
Obverse description
Obverse letteringAMERICA`S FIRST PROLONGED SPACE FLIGHT BS FRIENDSHIP 7
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringMAY 15, 1963. Gordon Cooper in Mercury Capsule Faith 7 completed 23 Earth orbits during a flight lasting 341/2 hours. The flight was an endurance test of man and his capsule. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID8106785020
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