America in Space - Friendship 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
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-4
Obverse description
Obverse letteringAMERICA`S FIRST MANNED ORBITAL FLIGHT FRIENDSHIP 7
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringFEBRUARY 20, 1962. John Glenn Jr. Mercury Capsule Friendship 7, completed America`s first Earth- orbit flight of three revolutions. The spectacular flight is best remembered for the space- crafts fiery re-entry. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID4078985700
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