America in Space - Mariner IV

€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
NoticeLyle Bush
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-17
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION OF MARS LB MARINER IV
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringNOVEMBER 28, 1964. The Mariner IV craft reached the planet Mars on July 14, 1965, a distance of more than 134 million miles, and took 22 photos of the planet`s cratered surface. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID2931109270
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