America in Space - Gemini 7 / 6

€444,818.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeMedals/Collection medallions
CompositionBronze
Weight24.4 g
Diameter38.80 mm
Thickness2.65 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSegmented reeding with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: BRONZE FM 70 P
Period
NoticeJames John Ponter
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-12
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST RENDEZVOUS IN SPACE JP GEMINI 7/6
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringDEC. 4, 1965 - Gemini 7 with Frank Borman & James Lovett Jr.; DEC. 15, 1965 - Gemini 6 with Walter Shirra & Thomas Stratford; These two craft met in space on December 15, 1965, at a distance of 1 foot. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID3732173910
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