America in Space - Ranger VII

€444,835.00
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
NoticeVincent Miller
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-19
Obverse description
Obverse letteringAMERICA`S FIRST CLOSE-UP LUNAR PHOTOS VM RANGER VII
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringJULY 28, 1964. Ranger VII reached the moon on July 31 taking more than 4,300 photos before it impacted in Mare Cognitum. It took the last picture only 1,000 feet from the impact point. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID8061091620
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