America in Space - Gemini 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
NoticePhilip Nathan
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-14
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST DOCKING OF TWO ORBITING VEHICLES PN GEMINI 8
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringMARCH 16, 1966 - Astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott in Gemini 8 met and attached their craft to an Agena Target Vehicle, locking the two vehicles together in space. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID4508787530
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