America in Space - Lunar Orbiter 1

€444,843.00
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
NoticeClayton Blaker
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-23
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST PHOTO-MAPPING OF THE MOON cb LUNAR ORBITER 1
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringAugust 10, 1966. Executing low sweeps close to the lunar surface, Orbiter 1 photographed the Moon in a series of overlapping photos which helped to determine Apollo landing sites FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID2340042120
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