America in Space - OAO III

€446,754.00

Location	United States
Year	1973
Type	Medals/Collection medallions
Composition	Bronze
Weight	24.4 g
Diameter	38.80 mm
Thickness	2.65 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge	Segmented reeding with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: SOLID BRONZE © FM 73
Period
Notice	Anthony Jones
Reference(s)	Franklin#AIS-33

Obverse description
Obverse lettering	LARGEST TELESCOPE EVER PLACED IN ORBIT AJ OAO III
Obverse script	Latin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering	AUGUST 21, 1972. Orbting Astronomical Observatory (OAO) III, also known as Copernicus, makes celestial observations without interference from the earth`s atmosphere. FM
Reverse script	Latin
Engraver	(FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage	1973 FM - Proof - 2 970
Catalog ID	3410580140
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