FIRST THERMAL READINGS THROUGH
CLOUDS
JHD
NIMBUS V
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering
DECEMBER 11, 1972. Equipped
wtih sophisticated sensing devices,
Nimbus V is the first satellite that
is capable of taking vertical
earth temperature readings
through clouds.
FM
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
(FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
